I consider reflection a key instructional improvement. As a new instructor, I needed to develop a method of collecting insight about how my students perceived their progress in my class. Through constant reflection improvement I can ask myself how can I improve the class. Soliciting inputs beyond course evaluations, can assists in improving Presentation skills, the classroom and the laboratory.

I have always used a checklist, is the most helpful thing I can have to help ease the first class nerves. By going through the items on the list it will be clear what has been dealt with and what has been left out.

I do agree that by drawing attention to your backgroung, and experiences, you can show students how they can succeed in this field meaningfully. Since the ultimate goal of students is a rewarding career, make sure to relate objectives and discuss the importance of the course while keeping their goals in the forefront of the students’ minds.

Unique material presented. I believe that the material can be utilized immediately and enhance my course.

I find that all educators need to stay on top of their game plan by doing whatever it takes to become better prepared in the classroom. Whether it's taking these online courses or taking seminars through other professional organizations which makes us better prepared in our classroom. Glenn

I find that it's imparative that we as educators stay on our game plan in order to be better prepared for our students. We are the leaders and we are the ones who are leading by example. If we are not leading by example, our students will think less of us and in the long run they will not respect us as educators. I enjoyed this module as it reminds us the importance of staying one step ahead of our students. Glenn

I teach and have taught many computer courses. Even though it is very time consuming, I always create a Rubric to grade a specific assignment in courses like Excel, Word, or Access. By creating a Rubric, it allows me to be fair to all students. I would not look at an assignment and just say, "Oh, that looks good or nice" and assign a grade. I think it is important for each student to receive a fair grade and feedback on their work. This also plays an important role in Assessment data that may be needed for future statistics or to access if the students' are meeting the objectives of the course.

This is an area that is always a 'work in progress' for me. Although it has been a wile since I wrote my own exam, I remember some of the difficulties I faced. I remember some of the tests I thought were the best measurement of learning the students struggled with. It seemed like I was always revising questions. I guess that's part of the process though. Even with some of the standard tests that are used in my courses now, I find that some students interpret some of the questions in different ways.

I currently teach a course that uses simulation software for some of the assignments and all of the quizzes/tests. In some ways it's good because it's hands on learning and evaluation. In other ways it's not a fair way to measure the student's learning. I have a lot of students who have software glitches with this program. If the software decides to act up, they miss the points. Also the software wants you to do things a certain way. If you don't do it that way, then it marks it wrong. I have a lot of students frustrated because they don't feel like it is a good measure of their knowledge.

I've had some courses where the students are inquisitive and ask great questions. They're involved and make the learning fun and interesting. On the other hand I've had some courses where they just stare at you. When you ask questions, they don't respond and the atmosphere is boring for them and me. I think that each class takes on a personality. I've tried a lot of the techniques that were listed in the content. It was a good reminder though of things to try to engage students in learning.

I know from being both a student and teacher myself that it is important to teach to student's individual styles. In an online environment, this is quite a difficult task. Not only do you not meet your students, but you don't see them to get visual clues of learning. I know in some of the chapters there are PPT's that go along with the chapter that can help those students who need to see information. Other teachers are also incorporate other visual learning such as webcasts, etc. I think these will help a variety of learners.

Presented new material that I can use to enhance my courses. I believe that this material will benfit myself as well as the students.

Great and beneficial information that can be implemented immediately.

Very helpful information. Allows for a greater means by which to perform student evaluations.

it's up to the instructor to challenge, excite and fill those students mental capacities,but how do you deal with a student who has a mental or physical disability like autism or cerebral palsy?

As module 1 described, there will always be students in the classroom who will know more about the topic than us instructors. What I try to do (I will admit I use to get peeved when the one person continued to try to answer everything.), is I try to include some of their information for future references and future classes. I also tend to move around the room a-lot, and I will sometimes have different areas of the classroom have the ability to answer/ask questions so it will bring more people into the discussion and class.

I find all these learning styles in each class. Developing tools that are flexible enough to adjust to the learning style is the challenge.

as a chef the aspect of group learning in class is a detriment to their success.in the kitchen the chef is not a chef without the support of his team.interaction in a group study give you tools for the real life setting.

we are what we eat, drink or breathe. we are part of the environment and everything around us. the blue print and content of a classroom can also affect the way we deliver a message.a well furnished and confortable room can sometime help in relaxing the mind to be more focus and alert. an overcrowded classroom is always an issue for both the student and the teacher which raise the anxiety level. be sure to have enough space to float around the class and always considere the layout.

My syllabus says I will not accept late work. I teach a once-a-week class (that is required for all NEW students), and several of my students weren't fully in the "swing" of things until the third week of class. Several turned in assignments that were due during week 2. Should I stick to my syllabus and not accept these late assignments? How do I gently tell these students that I won't accept their late work due to the syllabus guidelines? Thank you!