It is important to remember that the classroom is not the forum for complaints. I will tell the student to meet with me during a break to talk about what's bothering them .

I find it is helpful to pair the "apple polishers" up with the students that are nervous or shy.

The module mentioned that students will basically find out just how far they can push and instructor. This is very true! It is impartant to take charge of your classroom and set expectations straight on the first day of class.

I keep my work to do list and my personal to do list seperate. I met someone that combines them and I was wondering if others do that also?

I teach military and civilian adult learners. I start each two week course with a lesson on critical thinking skills and tie that in to course participation and life-skills after the course. Due to the amount of material I must cover in my two eek course, I'm only able to teach a two hour block on this subject which barely scratches the surface of this valuable learning skill. Does anyone have experience with a good introductory critical thinking class?

There are times when I have distributed a learning activity when they return from break/lunch based on our discussion prior to going on break/lunch. I give them a specific time frame (10-15 minutes depending on the length) to complete the activity for some possible extra credit points depending on the difficulty of the activity. Those students who do not come back from break/lunch on time also can participate in the activity, however, they have lost minutes because they were not back from break on time. I have found since beginning this, the students tend to come back from break or lunch on time as they do not know when/if there may be an opportunity for extra credit.

Instructors should always do their very best

All cell phones shold be banned during test taking

Students should really take time to plan. Before enroling in school

Students should have points taken off if they are late

Some instructor friends call this the perfect classroom gadget. It is suppose to promote active learning. One more technological advancement to learn about. Anything that will enhance learning in my classroom is worth looking into. I hope you all feel the same way.

it is important to capture the students attention to be able to have positive results,have ther focus on the subject matter

Glancing/cheating is a problem with a few in every class. I separate or ask them to take the quiz elsewhere, changing seat assignments or changing the quiz itself helps. How does everyone else handle it?

I really like the idea of making your class relevant to the student and their career. It helps them 'personalize' the material and keeps them engaged. This was a good module.

I agree with the text that late work should have points taken off, but I'm not sure that the recommendations are stringent enough. I feel that a significant portion of their points should be taken off that same day to discourage the behavior. If too much time is given for make-up and not enough points, the student will take the easy way out.

As simple as it sounds, I find that getting enough sleep does wonders for my stress levels and my productivity. Staying up late every night and "cramming" may have worked in grad school, but as a middle-aged adult with two small children, I need my sleep! How about you?

I have always liked essay exams for higher level college courses. In my opinion, essays give a student a better opportunity to demonstrate his/her mastery of the material and the ability to apply what has been learned (as opposed to multiple choice and/or true/false exams). However, my grading is overwhelming! Grading essays and term papers seem to take over my life! I love the points made in this module...having students highlight or underline the key points of each answer. This technique seems to streamline the grading process, and also serves to reinforce the key concepts to the students, as well. Can't beat that! Cheryl

I have read through most of the posts in this forum and I agree with so many of you. My personal issue is the obstacle of control. I often feel as if my school, students, and other external demands are in control of my time. I already make a to-do list, but I am also seeking other tips to better manage my time and to keep me in control of my job, my life, and my time! Thanks for reading. Cheryl

I had a student who had missed several classes. Her excuse was that she has not been able to leave work and get on time, however she was willing to catch up. I asked her to have a meeting and discuss her questions and ways for her to catch up. She did not come to the meeting and she argued she had a unexpected problem at work. While I made it clear about the deadlines, seems that she does not know about them. She did not drop the class and she submitted a great final project, although it was not enough for her to pass the course. While she was an adult learner and assuming she knows about commitment (because she has worked for an important company for so many years), How do you communicate the idea of commitment to a class to an adult learner who has been out of school for some many years and yet she works in a very important company which requires a lot of commitment?

I am teaching a brand new Medical Assisting program in a community that as yet offers no jobs in the field. We are still trying to find extern sites for our 1st set of 2010 graduates. While I would love to have a prior graduate talk to my students about their success in the field, that obviously won't happen for awhile. In the meantime, what do you suggest? -Jeanne