We are currently integrating service learning into our curriculum and I wondered if you've had success with that. I imagine having service learning on a course syllabus would be a way to attract students, knowing that they are going to have the opportunity to give back to their community. Would you agree?

I found this information to be very helpful! It adds excitment to test writing. I feel that the information I learned in this module will really help me to better construct my tests. I also plan to revise my pre-existing test bsed on the information in this module.

I found thsis information to be very helpful. I like that the module went into extensive detail how to ask students questions.

This is very valauable information! It is very importatnt to take into consideration how each student learns. This information will definetaly aid me in creating my lesson plans for next term!

I face two challenges, both related to my subject specialty, humanities, which is not a major at career and business schools. The first challenge: for some students, humanities and art classes are a break from their routine. However, for most of my students this is a new way of thinking. Some perceive it as "soft", yet for me the humanities is the very essence of human creativity and communication. I try to teach my students the "2 minute conversation", meaning I am giving them an introduction to many humanities based ideas. The competency is then to be able to hold a short conversation on a wide variety of topics. A wide knowledge base is absolutely essential in a rapidly changing job environment. I try to motivate my students by reminding them that you never know who will be across the table from you. Having the ability to hold that short conversation on modern art with the curator of the local museum,whose blood pressure you happen to be taking, will always bring you positive attention. At review time this can translate into a raise, commendation or promotion. I now go to a massage therapist with an excellent conversational facility in US History. I have a great conversation, a superb therapeutic massage, and always leave a large tip. The other challenge is feeling isolated, which can make it difficult to be a great motivator, manager and model. I work at three different campuses, and am often the only general humanities instructor. We've changed our in-service programs from all-campus activities to single campus activities. When we break into subject groups, I'm essentially meeting with myself. I have plenty of outside opportunities for growth, but wish there was a better way to share across my own organization

What teaching styles are there really?

How do you communicate with your students...?

How can we plan well?

I'd like to hear how people deal with absentee students. It seems detrimental to our class atmosphere when people are gone. I've been trying to state that fact at the beginning of the course, and to make sure I make an enjoyable class through activities.

Assessing the knowledge and skills of students is a task that requires careful planning. What are the criteria you use for selecting a particular testing format and how do you determine how effective the format has been in allowing your students to demonstrate their new knowledge or skill base? In my multi-media class, I don’t have any test since the projects require students to demonstrate the ability to use the software most effectively. In other classes the test are a combination of multiple choice, SA, and matching to help me cover a large body of information but also require student to prove that they aren’t guessing with the SA questions.

I favor using a open ended question to allow interaction of the students and allow students to then interact with each other providing a dialog response which exudes a myraid of thoughts on a subject your can then include sevdera; students and their responses to further deepen hte question

Most continuing education and career enhancement workshops and conferences cost a great amount. Who is expected to pay registration fees, the attendee out of his/her pocket or the college? Bear in mnd that many instructors at career colleges are adjuncts and receive modest pay. Is there a standard for conference fee payments in the career college field?

What other tips can you provide to an instructor meeting a class for the first time

I would like to have some feedback from my fellow instructors

I woould like to discuss more about this topic

There are many ways to bring in course content and that is important and can make the difference in a course. I think that we need to be very well skilled and up on our work and the topic. Janice

When meeting the class for the first time it is important to set the tone and this brings the foundation for a positive and very meaningful learning experience. This has worked well for me in the past. Janice

I believe the key to success is being able to plan and prepare thoroughly. Students, where on ground or online can see this and being prepared is essential. If we take the time upfront this can add value in a number of ways. Janice

even though you teach with much passion, why some students do not show interest?

what should we do when the students are too comfortable in the class room and sleep?