A better understanding of the different types of test and how they compare and contrast. 

I learned that there are may different forms of having informal evaluations that can be used to make sure students are learning the information as best as possible.

Always starting off with an open ended question can lead to better classroom participation.

Taking into consideration the different learning styles will help each and every student learn much more effectively.

I have a lot of group work.  I like the idea of creating a rubric for group participation, giving it to students ahead of time and using it to score their participation and work in the group.

I would like to use portfolios with my students.  They complete so many projects in auto collision.  It would be great to have them take pictures of all the projects. They could keep a portfolio of the pictures and scored rubrics to show their growth throughout the course.

Providing students with a rubric prior to beginning a project or task allows the student to know what is expected of them.

Authentic assessment can be hard to create but they give the instructure a more complete understanding of the students knowledge and understanding of a concept and ability to complete a task.

Introduce myself and tell a little about my background and career path.  Then have the class introduce themselves and share something about their goals and reason for entering nursing.  Have them put their names on a card and make a tent so I can learn their names more easily.

Be prepared.  Know material.  Go over syllabus in detail outlining objectives.  Get there early.  Get to know your students and pronounce their names correctly.