The idea behind taking notes after my lecture to see how things went stood out. Constantly improving on my trade by continuous self-monitoring and note taking.

I learned Blooms Taxonomy. Ranking skills from basic to advanced. How learning moves to an understanding and then to the application. 

A binder is a great idea for keeping well organized lesson plans. As you grow as an instructor and as the industry shifts you will be able to pivot your lesson plan accordingly without creating a new plan every semester.

Pretests are a great way to get an overall understanding of the students' knowledge in the area of instruction. Having backup criteria and activities for learning is a great way to overcome the compression factor.

In this module, I learned that certifications don’t always carry the same weight everywhere, especially if there are concerns about testing integrity or if programs don’t have strong oversight. Even though certifications are meant to show verified skills and knowledge, their value can vary depending on how they are earned and how employers or schools view them.

I plan to apply this by being more intentional about which certifications I pursue, focusing on ones that are well-recognized in my field and have strong credibility. I also see the importance of maintaining academic and professional honesty, since the value of any… >>>

use the tools such as technology. 

Clear objectives make the class go more smoothly. 

A lesson plan makes you more organized and will help you encounter any unexpected situation that may occur. 

Time management and pre-assessing your students' knowledge level are both very important to lesson planning and keeping the students engaged.

Instructors, we are only good as the material we are working with.