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KENYA STEMBRIDGE

Introduction

Introduction to the class helps easy the tension with the students

KENYA STEMBRIDGE

Preparation

When an instructor is prepared for the class , it helps ease the tension that he/ or she is ready to begin with a foundation of the course teaching. He or she has a firm knowledge of the course and material being presented

KENYA STEMBRIDGE

Motivation to your students

Help them be proactive with the class communication. Encourage them to succeed By Kenya S

Lawrence Ludwig

Know It All Student

How do you handle the student who wants to answer every question?

Mary Vandercreek

Too Much Personal Information in Introductions

Many universities, especially online, require students to introduce themselves, giving some background, accomplishments and experience they have in the course topics. Instructors typically respond to each and every student, welcoming them to the class and giving a personalized reply. How do you handle those that give way too much personal information?

Mary Vandercreek

Licensing Questions

This module discusses licensing and certifications. Do you have a site or sites that you refer students to when they have questions about licensing and certifications? If so, what are they? Do you discuss these in class? Do you teach towards material that is covered in the exams for these? Is there anywhere a student can go, on campus, to find information about those required in their chosen field?

Mary Vandercreek

Diversity in the Classroom

I've been teaching in brick and mortar colleges, as well as online, since the mid-nineties. I find that in online courses especially, there is a diversity of students; in cultures, learning styles, languages, attitudes and expectations. How do you accommodate these differences in your students, making each and every one of them feel they are valued in the classroom and should respect one another?

Tamara Rote

Teaching online

I am also thinking of transitioning to the online learning community. Is there a market for subject matter experts who are seasoned in their field, certified, registered, and experienced on ground instructors who lack a formal Bachelor's degree? This is a vocational allied health career in pharmacy technician practicum.

Brandon Danser

demonstrations!

Hands on and demonstrations make for an exciting class experience!!

Brandon Danser

introduction

Key to making yourself and your students comfortable in your class and running smooth!!

Brandon Danser

forum

Keeping your students infored is a vitale role of having a sucessful class!!

Brandon Danser

great course

Don't become a pal.......big difference then a friend,don't want it to take away from our class!

Eric Leach

Preparation

Fail to prepare, and prepare to fail. I create detailed outlines of my speaking points for every class, including when to access additional materials, such as PowerPoints. Mind you, these are just outlines. If you read verbosely from a sheet of paper, you will lose the attention of the class. My outlines are essentially guidleines with a few words to remind me where I am in my lecture.

Camille Taylor

Motivation

How do you keep students motivated?

Beatrice Chauvin

To Do list

Making a list is important because will keep us from leaving anything out...

Eric Leach

Starting on Time

I also find this to be a very important point. I make a deal with my students early on: show up on time, and I'll let you out on time. It has proven to be very effective, but of course loses its teeth if I'm not starting on time.

Eric Leach

friends vs. pals

I find this distinction to be very important. While I am very friendly with my students, and discuss all manner of subjects (both school-related and non-school-related) with them outside of class, I always politely decline any social inviations (the exception being social events that are auctioned off for charity or school organizations). I also maintain certain formalities; e.g., only using "Mr. X" or "Ms. X" to address my students, and requiring they address me as "Professor Leach."

Mitchell Witkin

Music

Music is hands down one of the most easily accessable and deliverable tools to use to adapt students to an environment which might be intimidating for them. It helps them to relax and relate.

Scott Zucker

Hands on Lecture

In my class we dissassemble and reassemble components that pertain to what we are discussing. Not " inside of this component you will see :blah,blah. Instead its do you see these components.

Tamara Rote

Teaching students with bad attitudes

Sometimes we have students who are used to a previous teacher's style, however when they change to another instructor, they become distant and closed to the new instructor. The students refuse to cooperate with the teacher becasue he or she isn't teaching the course the same as the last teacher. How do you avoid this from happening from day 1?