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Michael Fisk
Michael Fisk

White Board Connections

I found the discussion about utilizing the white board applicable to my current class design. Although I do use the board to highlight points or to rely upcoming assignments, I have not used the board to add information provided by students to connect with subject areas that are being presented. I really like the idea of this application and plan on using during my class.
Michael Fisk
Michael Fisk

Taking Notes

The information provided so far in this section has been useful, especially the breakdown of instructor types. The suggestion and I liked the most and plan on using was writing down personal classroom experience after each class. I believe this method will create a better learning environment for my students by allowing me to revisit past lesson plans and adapt them to the current student body or just make a lecture flow better
Brittany Jackson
Brittany Jackson

Being prepared but planning for demo's

I haven't seen any discussion on demonstration planning as a means to get the student to get excited, and to learn pipeline. Is this because of the perception that a Demo is typically done real-time and may create a perception of disorganization?? Personally I teach a few classes where step by step, tutorial, or demo is crucial to picking up real-world pipelines. What are the thoughts on this?
Laird MacCubbin
Laird MacCubbin

Lesson plans

I'm not the best at this but keep trying to not have too much that my classes doesn't go over time.
Laird MacCubbin
Laird MacCubbin

Support materials

Its challenging to always use enough support materials. I try but have hopes of using professionals more to give the students more real world feedback.
Anthony Agolia
Anthony Agolia

Survey Monkey

This is a pretty cool website that you can use with your students in class to gauge their opinion on a particular topic in real time.
Adina Falub
Adina Falub

retaking test

never give the same test out due to other students sharing info.
Adina Falub
Adina Falub

reingaging students

students get tired and bored having a sencond back up plan can hep engage them in the material
Adina Falub
Adina Falub

powerpoint slides

i would have to disagree on only 5 slides. adding effect always can help draw students in
Adina Falub
Adina Falub

field trips

i throughly enjoyed field trips as a kid growing up. it helped widen my understanding of the big world out there.
Claire Bates
Claire Bates

Multiple kinds of knowledge

I teach general education and I have lots of different types of students in my classes with varying degrees of ability. I find it difficult to tailor my classes to be able to suit all these different students at once.
Marlene Goco
Marlene Goco CHEP

using standards and compentencies as planning guides

As instructor it is very important to used standards and compentencies as planning guides to support the students in skills,build confidence and knowledge.
peter curcio
peter curcio

tools of the trade

In teaching criminal justice courses 'I often bring in drug test kits, handcuffs etc to show the class. Does anyone esle do this?
peter curcio
peter curcio

Personalizing a lesson plan

While many lesson plan outlines are provided I think it is important to personalize it with your expertise
peter curcio
peter curcio

Best practices in lesson planning

What have you found to be the best practice you have employed in lesson planning?
peter curcio
peter curcio

Mulltiple mediaand sources of instruction stimulat the student

I have always enjoyed multiple learning stimuli along with a text book and use it in my lesson plan. Do others agree and what has been your experience?
peter curcio
peter curcio

Mulltiple mediaand sources of instruction stimulat the student

I have always enjoyed multiple learning stimuli along with a text book and use it in my lesson plan. Do others agree and what has been your experience?
Doug Owens
Doug Owens

new product

Yearly we have new product being delivered to the public. Our supporting manufacturer provides an on-line powerpoint discussing the latest technology, models and procedures
Jessica Roy
Jessica Roy

testing

exams can be stressful for students. ensure a quiet work environment for everyone, and make sure to give another version of the exam as make-up.
Jessica Roy
Jessica Roy

back up plan

always have a back up plan, just in case things don't go exactly as you thought. this will hel pthe class stay focused, organized and on track for successful learning.