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Jenny Ortiz
Jenny Ortiz

Never enough time

I recognize with the feeling of not having enough time to get all my tasks complete in the time frame that I am given or that I have set for myself. I tend to take on more than I can handle but only trying to please others. I need to take control of my tasks just day to day and set priority to those tasks so that I dont get overwhelmed with trying to figure out where to start. Looking unorganized does not look good to the students.
Terry McWhorter
Terry McWhorter

Motivational Material

Many years ago I had an instructor that had a motivational "Thought For the Day" on the board. It was discussed for a couple of minutes , its origins, deeper meanings , etc. I know that it was beneficial for me and of course it served to encourage as well. Your thoughts? Also, if you do approve .... is there a web-site for this type of material?
Rachael Twiner
Rachael Twiner

That "challenging" student

I think we have all seen the challenging student, one who does not want to learn or feels the class is boring. However, this behavior is a reflection on the student inattentiveness usually and their lack of passion in the subject matter. How do you light that passion? Find out what makes them tick? Customize the class to meet that one person? What are some other strategies?
Rachael Twiner
Rachael Twiner

Students not handing in homework

At my college we seem to have more students than the perceived 10% not handing homework in on time. We do reiterate work deadlines and ensure the syllabus reflects the requirements but seem to continually hit a "wall". Does anyone have suggestions on how to work smarter on this?
Antwan Smart
Antwan Smart

Quiet students put themselves at a disadvantage by not being involved

involved students who ask questions and communicate their answers have better retention and understanding of the material.
Paula Scherer
Paula Scherer

Classroom Discipline and Policies

One of the greatest challenges in my current position is to anticpate what "policy" is to be followed for a particular problem or disruptive student. The policy changes based on who is handling it or what administrator the student complains too. The student know that if they complain to the rieght person, they will win. Does anyone else expereince these challenges?
Daniel Ramos
Daniel Ramos

Fine line between role model and buddy!

My name is Daniel and I am a Buddy! Not an apathetic buddy at least, I'm actually really concerned with how my "buddyness" can be a disservice to my students by not allowing me to teach them valuable non academic skills such ass being responsible when it comes to deadlines. Where do you guys draw this line? Of course you must always follow and enforce the rules but that is easier said than done isn't it? How about when the late homework policy has to be fudged a bit due to a totally justifiable cause for the lateness combined with highly negative consequences.
arthur metzler
arthur metzler

disruptive behavior

this has to be one of the most difficult situations for a teacher to get under control. the student that keeps testing you to see how far and how much he/she can get away with, i have learned so much as to how to handle this in the corect and most effective manor.
Dustin Parulis
Dustin Parulis

Catching Students Cheat

If I catch a student cheating on any assignment or exam, I would talk to them to see what the reasoning was. Discipline is issued on a certain level based on the answer I get and if I feel they are being honest.
Stephen Baucom
Stephen Baucom

Cheaters...

They never win...but sometimes pass (if uncaught). I will take a seat in the back next chance I get to squash the possible cheaters.
Stephen Baucom
Stephen Baucom

Dominant Students

Making them "Observers" and challenging them to keep a quiet persona seems oddly doable.
Maurice Taylor
Maurice Taylor

Professionalism

As an instructor, it is imperative to demonstrate qualities in which the student should strive for.
Maurice Taylor
Maurice Taylor

Student control

As an instructor, it's important to maintain proper classroom management. This is paramount to teaching and leading the class.
Maurice Taylor
Maurice Taylor

Challenging students

Students who show up to class typically want to learn. The challenge is not upon the student but the instructor to meet them where they are.
Maurice Taylor
Maurice Taylor

Student behavior

Recognizing students and their characteristics help in understanding how the instructor will promote their learning.
Ramah Myers
Ramah Myers

How would you have handled this?

Just this past quarter, I received a bit of information from two students that another student in the class had been bragging about how all he has to do is cheat in my class, and he's got an easy A. He also allegedly said that he puts his study guide under his quiz and cheats that way. I pulled the student to the side and questioned him in a respectful manner and he denied everything. What's more, I made him retake all of the quizzes and he scored the same. How would you have handled that situation?
Antonette Deguzman
Antonette Deguzman

New technology

Technology, I haven't tried any website address that were given in this topic, I will check on this and see if this work to me.
Stephanie Knox
Stephanie Knox

Cheating?

How do you address cell phone with adult student during a test?
Antwan Smart
Antwan Smart

Evidence based instructional strategies

Evidenced based instructional strategies which incorporate each mode of learning
Ramah Myers
Ramah Myers

Engaging Students from the beginning

On the first day of class, I always hand out an ice breaker that asks about a student's background, their goals, their favorite things, and their motivation. I then answer the questions about myself openly and honestly. This lets the students know that I appreciate them and that I am an open book. Do you think this is a good idea or do you have any other ice breaker ideas? Thanks!