I've recently moved all my grading over to excel spreadsheets, and I took the time to set up an area on the sheets that is filled with formulas that automagically calculate the students final grade based on my preset percentages for homework, tests, etc. Does anyone else do this?

I know that electronic lists are all the rage, and that I could keep my task and to-do list on the computer, or my smartphone, but I prefer to do everything on paper still. Thoughts?

I have been having a considerable amount of problems with inattentive students who prefer to text or surf the internet via their phones than participate in lecture. One of the major problems I see is that society routinely reinforces that this is acceptable behavior. I sit in meetings where the attendees will be constantly checking their phones and responding to texts...this includes the discussion leader or the boss.

How can an instructor avoid developing a "friendship" (I mean friendly rapport, nothing more) with a student if they have had the student in 4 or more classes? Occasionally I have students for a few classes in a row; they begin to tell me spouse problems, children problems, how can I avoid this?

A student was looking in her pocket during test time. I kept my eye on her and watched her do it several times. When she submitted her test, I asked her to step in the hall way with me. I confronted her and she said her mom texted her and she was looking at her phone. She then showed me the text messages. I let her go and did not accuse her of cheating. Did I do the right thing?

It is difficult to maintain a sense of humor sometimes in the classroom. How can this be accomplished in a professional manner.

One of the most difficult things is having students take courses that they can easily pass. Introduction to Computers for example is a very easy class for a computer savvy student. The students think they will not learn anything and then have trouble with engaging in the course. Those students tend to sit in the back of the room and be disruptive. I try to have those people as instructor helpers to keep them engaged and interacting with other students. It also helps the other students get another voice to help explain items that are difficult.

I really like this idea as a way to have all students participate while taming down the over-sharers. I'd really like to hear from others who have used them and how it worked out.

Especially when you are teaching General Education courses at a Culinary College, you find students who walk in on the first day with resentments. I think it is important to be organized and to carefully lay out your syllabus and goals for the course, and most importantly explain why the skills taught can enhance their careers. Ask each student what they intend to achieve in the class.

The use of Gardner's Theory of Intelligences allows several different teaching strategies to help student's with various learning styles.

Motivating student's to attend every class is essential to success.

In recent years, students have become more disrespectful to instructors and fellow classmates. How do you handle this situation?

After 11 years of teaching and just when I think I've made every mistake possible I find something new. I've mispronounced words, made errors on tests, explained things backwards and just about anything you can think of. I have learned that you just have to keep your sense of humor at all times and don't be afraid to laugh at yourself and admit when you make a mistake. Students are pretty understanding especially if you correct your mistakes. If I have a bad question on a test and students make a valid point I throw it out and everyone gets that point. When students question something as long as they can show me where in their textbook it says different then I have no problem correcting things.

one stressor thet could be eliminated si deciding on the correct course text books, many time there are books being used that instructors do not have confidence in, some use the book some do not some openly critique the book, this a stressor for the students

I find assessing students using multiple choice and true/false is time consuming to set up but is more time efficient to grade and there is only one answer. having students grade each others papers can be a good exercise in time saving but also enables students the chance to review and get clarification on topics they were uncertain on

What can you identify as the number one time management issue that students have? How can you coach them to eliminate or reduce this challenge?

What is your number one reoccurring stressor? After reading the module, list some of the remedies you can use to reduce or eliminate your number one stressor.

After reading the section “Making More Time for You”, identify one item or area that you can improve in that will free up more time.

After reflecting on the section titled "Taking Control of Your Time”. What major obstacles to your time management did you identify and what will you do to improve your ability to take back control.