I've learned a lot through this section however, REFOCUS, has been the method that I am most grateful for. I, like many other instructors, find that it is easy to become overburdened by the stressors inside and outside the classroom. Having a game plan like the one listed in the brief section, is exactly the remedy we need to stay ahead of the game. Crisis situations would be a fun exercise to have in the classroom and would certainly lift the mundanity of digging through the code. Furthermore, the triage tip is something I'll take with me to my grave.… >>>

I think that if it helps keeps students engaged in the subject matter then I'm all for it. Keeping their interest on topic and away from their phones is the biggest challenge we face as educators.

Being a confident instructor and creating a positive learning environment for higher achievement improves the overall success rate for students

This section helped to to understand the importance of identifying and learning student needs to help motivate them, keep them engaged, and support them to assist them in being successful. I also learned that it is important to be professional and incorporate boundaries when assisting them.

extrinsic and intrinsic motivation is very important in increasing student retention. 

Security and Motivation are important features in maintaining student retention. 

I learned a lot of information about engaging students.  I appreciated the refocus section and will be sure to remind my students about halfway through of how far they have come by asking them to share.

In this course I learned another level of understanding, case by case, students individually. 

Motivation is key to anyone’s success so using this tool with the techniques presented will encourage students to elevate themselves inside the course. 

Using a diverse array of tactics and formats to stimulate the classroom to achieve engagement starts with the instructors approach. Gaging the group of students and applying the correct techniques will better enhance the learning environment.