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Noreen Smith
Noreen Smith

Critical thinking

Its also a great idea to give a critical thinking test at the begining of each semester.
Noreen Smith
Noreen Smith

Power points

Power points are a great if used effectively, one should not read from the PP, but explain whats there.
Noreen Smith
Noreen Smith

Preparation

Faculty should be prepared. It's very disturbing when unprepared instructors enter the classroom. Think of the message being sent to the students.
Donald Heide
Donald Heide CHEP

Coursework assessments

When teaching a critique-based class such as Adobe Illustrator, it is important to break down the project assessment into different parts such as design skills, professionalism, mastery of software tools, and how the work is presented. By doing this, the student has a better grasp on his or her grade and how he or she can improve on future projects.
Donald Heide
Donald Heide CHEP

Pretests

I have discovered that by giving students small pretests or quizzes during the term, along with extensive reviewing, they seem to do much better on their final exams.
Donald Heide
Donald Heide CHEP

Learning objectives

By stating clearly the daily learning objectives stated on the syllabus,it provides a strong organization for the class and keeps the instructor and students on track.
Donald Heide
Donald Heide CHEP

Time management

What I have found successful in teaching a software-oriented class is that I usually divide the class in two parts. The first half is lecture/demo, and the second half is one-on-one with the instructor and/or lab time.
Steven Henry Jr
Steven Henry Jr

Counseling Sessions

I have found that by giving a student coaching/counseling sessions during week 3, 6, 9 and finally 12, it allows the student to know where they are and improve in areas that would need to be improved upon.
Steven Henry Jr
Steven Henry Jr

Pre-Test

When I issue pre-test, this gives me an opportunity to discover where each student truly is in terms of retaining the information that has been delivered.
Steven Henry Jr
Steven Henry Jr

Goals

By setting goals for a student, this will give them the ability to achieve a higher standard.
Steven Henry Jr
Steven Henry Jr

Organized

Ihave found coming to class organized is the best practice.
Daniel John
Daniel John

I dont Think....

Its time to take responsibility, for ourselves and teach.
Daniel John
Daniel John

not ready

I need real life examples to motivate my class. I think we are doing a disservice to not give our all.
Lynn Seidel
Lynn Seidel

Delivery methods

It was very interesting to review the information in this module. I found that although PowerPoints make up about 50% of our curriculum the rest of the delivery is a combination of more traditional methods of instruction. I enjoy each of these methods because I can see how different students respond to each individually with their aha moments. There is no better student exclamation to an instructor's ears than "I get it!".
Lynn Seidel
Lynn Seidel

Instructional leader

Becoming an instructional leader does not happen spontaneously when you walk into the classroom on that first day. Instead it takes years of getting to know yourself and your style. Thinking back to my first class makes me shudder - they ate me alive! Even after many years of instructing or facilitating students it is important to consistently review and look for areas of improvement. That is how we will stay fresh and energized!
freddie westbrook
freddie westbrook

selecting instructional delivery methods

when you do your selecting you should allways include your work history.
freddie westbrook
freddie westbrook

preparing yourself for classroom

a instructor should always b perpard for class it shows your students that you are ready, to meet the challenge.
kryste brown
kryste brown

make up tests

When I give them a make up test I give them "X" amount of days in order to get them finished or they can not take it. If i dont they wait until the last day to do 6 tests.
kryste brown
kryste brown

personality

what is your Teaching personality?...I can be fun and silly and serious at the same time!
Sara Williams-Clark
Sara Williams-Clark CHEP

Employer / Guest Resources

I love to bring Guest Chef's into the classroom to speak so that the students can see the relevance of what they are learning in class. Of course, I, as their instructor, am going to tell them it is important to learn all of the material but when they hear it from an outside source, they tend to really listen up and understand.