It is important to make the expectations clear. Keeping a note pad and checklist are great ideas.  

I learned that being able to teach effectively is being prepared with all the necessary components to engage students.

Have the knowledge in what you are teaching and be a role model for students

such a tough question...and next to impossible to accomplish.  I am looking into ways of using the phone in class, that way it has a purpose.  it's worth a try.

We are currently using some of the alternative assessments, but are not grading them.we use presentations and role playing. We do use reflections, which is a small percentage of overall grade, but do...

Use of road map/syllabus and checklist of necessary subjects will help keep instructors on track for successful teachings.

3 Major roles: Model = be a person of exellence, Manage = bring a everything together and Motivate = help others get to their goal.  Also develop yourself, be yourself and apply yourself to...

Alleviating anxieties at the beginning of the class sets the stage for an exciting journey in the learning process.  

Early planning before meeting students decreases anxiety and creates a learnable environment.