when a student shows disrespect to the class he is showing disrespect to the teacher. pulling the student aside and talking to him "man to man" is a good way to earn the respect or the student. the student will then become more respectful to the class.

find a orgazational methods and stick to them. i have all ways been a fan of binders with post-its.

I don't feel that we will ever be stress free in our lives. But better stress management is the key to eliminating and declining the amount of stress on a daily basis.

There are many different types of stress that affect my life. There were very good suggestions in the lesson to help deal with both personal and professional stressors.

There were some valuable suggestions on helping me to utilize my time more effectively on a daily basis.

My to do lists help me manage stressors on a daily basis. This in turn helps me to priortize more effectively and accomplish the tasks that I've set out to get done.

I have a question about grading assignments. I'm currently teaching a course about information systems for healthcare professionals. All the end of the chapter questions are critical thinking. When grading review questions that only allow students to answer two per chapter...How many points would they be worth? I'm considering 5 pts per question. Is that enough? Any suggestions??

One of my biggest problems is students texting during lecture. Although this behavior is explicitly prohibited in the syllabus, many students have their cell phones out and text throughout the period. This semester I stressed the first day of class that I do not want to see a cell out during class. They cannot use their cell phone as a calculator (I teach math). I explain that if they are texting that they are not listening and concentrating and math requires full concentration. I still have had students text however. They think I don't see it so when I do, I look at them and mouth "put it away." Or I walk back to their desks and tell them to put it away. If they just put it aside I say "I don't want to see it at all." I receive glares and big sighs but it seems to have done the trick so far.

Every teacher must be able to joggle tasks assigned for in such a positive way and equally efficient.

How beneficial is it to let students lead chapter discussion?

Should open-book exams benefit students and deter them from cheating?

Is it okay to challenge students?

Which is best? Having students write research papers or presentating a Powerpoint presentation?

do you really want to share with your staff?

how quickly should most emails be answered from students?

Task managing should not be stressful. The things that you know you already have in order should be reviewed for changes and then all other task at hand should be prioritized. Each week I make a list and review it on Wednesday to make sure that the rest of the week will still go as according to plan. This will allow me to anticipate any changes and adjustment that need to be made for the week ahead.

i have learned some new tips from the course to put into everyday life.

Working smarter not harder

Knowing what is causing the stress helps reduce the stress

Several very good tips will now be added to my daily routine.