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I liked the video about how we get to doing the right thing well.  To get there, we have to do the right thing poorly.  We also have to make students feel vulnerable.  I also feel that I am not prepared and can't get organized.  I should make notes after the lesson so I don't make the same mistakes when I teach the lesson again.  

Asking students that are disconnected, if they have suggestions for making the class more interesting will be something I start doing. You are not going to change the behavior of center-stage students, you can only control it.

Will we discuss the two methods of testing a capacitors value.

  1. Isolation/Bench test
  2. 2. Testing a capacitor under a load
  3. Which test is appropriate for a given situation

Clear expectations with students on the first day of class using the course syllabus will help set the tone for the rest of the class term.

Giving people that time to express those feelings without judgment or ridicule is a great way of helping to alleviate some of that tension, but do not push them to open up if they're not willing to. Just let them know that you're trying to understand the situation.

Managing diet, sleep, and exercise are vital to avoiding burnout.

It is good to implement stress management and mindfulness techniques as soon as the symptoms occur; the best strategy is to deal with the stress as soon as possible. Letting it continue and build can be detrimental to your mental and physical health.

Some physiological advantages of mindfulness and its effect on stress include lowered blood pressure, enhanced memory, and decreased sadness/anxiety. Mindfulness training can help people physically and mentally and help them develop productive work environments, resulting in enhanced well-being of employees, better relationships, and increased creativity and contentment.

I like the idea of keeping track of your interactions with each student so a particular student doesn't take up too much of your time. I have had comments on evaluations about this in the past. While I saw it as giving time to that student when they needed it, sometimes it was perceived as favoritism.

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