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William Readon

keeping students active in class

looking for good ways to keep "ADD" students engaged and concentrating in class these type tend to bounce from 1 subject to another and forget about the rest of the class

Rachel Hartman

Active Learning in Anatomy and Physiology

I am a fairly new instructor in Anatomy and Physiology. I find the idea of Active Learning very interesting. I am concerned though that with such an "information heavy" course, that I will struggle with finding active learning ideas and still be able to teach the students all of the information that we need to cover in the course. Any suggestions?

freddie westbrook

organizing student learning groups

sometimes you have to mix up your strong student with your weak student. so everybody is comfortable

freddie westbrook

developing your communication skill

you have to be able to speak well to your students at all times.

ELIZABETH LEE

use of informative learning

its really very important for instructor to really use this technique and students gets mor guided ideas clear learning.

Tracee Bowlin

HELP !!! Need new ideas for Pharmacology Class (Content has doubled ti

I teach in a accelerated program and the content I now have to cover has doubled and the time in which to do it has not changed. They have a quiz every week,I do review before but many of the students are not getting it.

Joseph Taylor

Hands on with Vintage Equipment

One of the highlights of demonstrating the latest in digital filmmaking technology, is bringing in vintage and still quite functional but antiquated film cameras that demonstrates how the latest cameras still owe a great deal to this older technology. Many of the younger students just cannot get their heads around that at one time in the far and away past (5-7 years) a camera operator had to thread a celluloid based strip of plastic through a heavy block of iron to capture images.

Joseph Taylor

The Bliss of Teaching "that" class for the First Time

As a professional in the film industry and as somebody who relishes working with the camera, meeting that certain group of hungry new students for the 1st time is something I will always cherish. Two semesters ago-- the fall of 2012, I was greeted by 12 hungry wannabe filmmakers who were ready to take on the industry. This enthusiasm has not lead up and now we are together taking Camera 2. Some of these students have grown so much that they are already taking on their first professional jobs.

Sabrina Scruggs

Course content

I like to have my syllabus and outline of course to be given to all students so they know what is expected of them

Sabrina Scruggs

New students

I always try and make my students feel comfortable that first day of class so they will always know they can talk to me and ask questions with out being afraid

Sabrina Scruggs

Keeping students interested

I feel like i am always to tryingto keep my students interested in the topics i am teaching so they will stay eager to learn

Sabrina Scruggs

professionalism

Always achieve the most professionalism in the class atmosphere

Joseph Taylor

Using Existing Syllabi

As a first year instructor, I have been somewhat limited to using the existing syllabus for each of the classes I am teaching. This method somewhat limits what my world experience in the field has taught me and constrains the creative solutions that I have gained through on the job pressures and problems. Can anybody offer advice as a workaround to this dilemma?

Joseph Taylor

Working with a motivated but VERY noisy and Rambunctious Class

One of my favorite groups of students, who will be working with me until they are seniors, are a large and very motivated bunch-- the LOVE filmmaking... but they are very "energetic." I have no desire to try and stifle this energy, in fact I want to encourage it. But classes can get very loud and disruptive. I need to get a grip on these students but still maintain that level of energy and passion.

Georgianna Barry

Power Point Presentations

We are required to give our theory lecture presentations through power point. Is it better to let the students take notes from the power point or to run off a copy of the power point and have them fill in notes on the lines next to each slide. Part of me feels that this would help them have a better study guide. However, when the have to take notes and just look at the slide, making them write down everything might make them retain the material better. I have mixed emotions about this and would like some guidance on these thoughts.

Kenneth Lantz

First day jitters shmitters

Personally I find that the first day is an exciting one. It's a chance to refresh and try a new approach to a class that maybe didn't work quite like you had planned the semester before. The first day always sets that tone and expectations.

Angelica Sandoval

Creativity

How do I create an atmosphere that encourages creativity specifically for fashion students?

Angelica Sandoval

Personal Issues and the Classroom

How do I engage my students in learning when they're distracted by personal problems?

Kathleen Denney

Lecture

15-18 minutes, the mini lectures, I like this. Then do something different like a group project/discussion? Then come back to lecture? I have so much to do in one day, I feel that if I don't stay focused-- will not be able to give all the pertinent information that needs to be heard.

Kathleen Denney

Lecture

With my lecture I seem to definitely lose most after about 15 minutes, but with that, we have not covered all materiel which is necessary for the day. Suggestions on involving students with this and being able to complete what needs to be given.