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Minnie Glover
Minnie Glover

Learning Styles

It is extremely important to understand the learning styles of your students. This a great tool when imposing different learning tools and techniques in class
Tom Attaway
Tom Attaway

The Subject is Cheese

In the beginning of module 2, under the heading, "Learning Chains," there is a discussion on the principle of natural cheese versus artificial cheese. Would someone be kind enough to explain to me what the author is trying to say here? And how is this related to questioning and concept-principle learning? I have read and re-read this, and each time the disconnect becomes even greater. Any assistance would be much appreciated.
Phil Finch
Phil Finch

First Wait Times

I read with interest Jodi Mathews' topic of Second Wait Time, but I am interested in our educational department's inter-rater reliability in dealing with First Wait Times, especially for students who have English as a second language (ESL). I have nothing to report, but I will begin, from this point, to observe and to compare fellow instructors' wait times during our fairly new activity of Oral Exam. My best guess is that we all hurry the ESL student more than we hurry the English as native language person (ENL).
Robert Brown
Robert Brown CHEP

changes

I sometimes move the room around in order to keep the class guessing. The students really stay more alert during class time.
Jarred Martin
Jarred Martin

Computer based learning

I teach a course where I have to give web based training as part of the curriculum. Sometimes it is very lengthy and my students get bored but because of my curriculum it has to get done in class. What can I do to help them feel more interested in what is going on?
Jarred Martin
Jarred Martin

Setting up a course

How long should you spend on your introduction of yourself and what is too much information?
Frank Glass
Frank Glass CHEP

Questions?

I have found that many times the students hesitate to ask questions because they do not want to sound "stupid". They want the answer, but hope that some else will ask the same or similar question. I tell them that the only "stupid" question is the one that they do not ask. Reply
ELIZABETH LEE
ELIZABETH LEE

testing students

its so nice to really and fully able to use and continue to use different types of testing to our students and also learning mor styles of testing techniques.
ROB VENDITTI
ROB VENDITTI CHEP

learning styles

Reconizing learning styles early on can be very effective for the sucess of the class.
Jarred Martin
Jarred Martin

Active Learning

I teach at a technical school so when I'm going threw my lectures I like to show my students real life examples with my lab task to relate back to my lectures. My question is I still get students that don't seem interested and stay disconnected to the rest of the class. How do I egage those students better so they participate in my class?
Donald Josefik
Donald Josefik

Challenged learners

As an instructor, I have developed what I call a 'Toolbox' of delivery methods that include using 'students that get it.' I will get other students involved because at this point, everyone wants to be the hero that got through to the challenged student. It is at this point that I become a traffic controller so that there is order, but this seldom fails.
Ted Black
Ted Black

Delivering course content

I found that this section of the course to be very helpful. With the differing demographic of the student body it is very important that every student "get it".
Sandra Pottieger
Sandra Pottieger

Negative/Positive Grading Video

Does anyone know anything more about this? I'm not sure I understood about when an instructor would give negative points. Assessing a student's participation as a "Detract from learning" is not clear to me.
Khaison Reed
Khaison Reed

Delivery a good plan

I felt that a good lesson plan was the key to success. I would like any new lesson activity that will help me reach students who are mot strong in math.
Khaison Reed
Khaison Reed

Planning

I always planned the week before my class. I would like any suggestion on good website to on math preparation courses and problems.
Khaison Reed
Khaison Reed

Hands on learning

As a math instructor, I have learned that most students like the hands on approach. I have each student work their individual problems and put it on the board. They feel proud when they get it right.
Richard Leahey
Richard Leahey

Technological Difficulties

When reading I saw a section on technical difficulties and I think those can be mostly avoided with enough practice. A lot of the difficulties stem from inexperience when trying to incorporate new technologies into the classroom. With enough testing, as well as a backup plan, such as bringing a flash drive with the materials as well as emailing a copy can prevent problems.
Richard Leahey
Richard Leahey

Mood on the First Day

I think it is very important to be in a positive mood on the first day of class. I know it is hard to hard to fake being positive if you are having a bad day, but that extra effort can make all of the difference when trying to gain the respect of a class.
Khaison Reed
Khaison Reed

Staying a interesting instructor

How do you stay a interesting instructor to the students without being the instructor they avoid. I teach College Algebra and when you say Math you get this a Oh, no!!! look.
Richard Leahey
Richard Leahey

Using Bring Your Own Device Technology When Planning

I find it hard to believe that some institutions are trying to implement a bring your own device policy when students are enrolled in the information technology program. It makes it hard to plan for a variety of devices when there are so many differences in hardware and software specifications.