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Scott Rohovit
Scott Rohovit

Syllabus

I often find myself going through the syllabus without much enthusiasm. From this lesson I found the information on making the syllabus more interesting by using colored paper, placing items in boxes, and modifying text as a creative way to engage the students in this process.
TONIA WATSON-PIEFFER
TONIA WATSON-PIEFFER CHEP

stress and smoking

I am a smoker. i find that when I am stressed I crave a cigarette. Although smoking is not healthy, i cant imagine any thing healthy coming out of a streesful issue if i was not allowed to cool off with a smoke. LAUGH!!!
TONIA WATSON-PIEFFER
TONIA WATSON-PIEFFER CHEP

stress

I find that if i can make time once a week for a full body massage it helps reduce my stress level.
TONIA WATSON-PIEFFER
TONIA WATSON-PIEFFER CHEP

space

I do not have to share any space at my full time job. I have 2 desk and i know where everything is at exactly.
TONIA WATSON-PIEFFER
TONIA WATSON-PIEFFER CHEP

making a list

I personally work a full time job and teach-I need to keep an ongoing list of things to do if i dont I will forget. On saturday I work through my list of things to do and do the important ones first.
Carol Koller
Carol Koller

Essay grading

Any tips for grading long essays?
Jan Villanueva
Jan Villanueva CHEP

Computer organization

I am very organized when it comes to my physical items such as books, lecture materials, tests, etc. But I have more difficulty organizing my computer desk top. I have many files that could be condensed into one or two files. This would cut down on the time I spend looking for individual files especially since our desktop icons are never in the same location (due to the way IT configues our computers). I certainly appreciate the tips for computer file organization found in this module
Amy DeArmey
Amy DeArmey

Right

Is it better to make a mistake while teaching that way your student can relate better to you?
Amy DeArmey
Amy DeArmey

New Day

With the world being the way it is, is it smart to talk with an angry student on your own at all?
Amy DeArmey
Amy DeArmey

tardy

If a student is tardy without a reasonable excuse should you let them make up the work they missed?
Amy DeArmey
Amy DeArmey

Grading

I am a little confused how do you know exaclty when to make assigments due? If you have your course sylabus are you allowed to adjust due dates later in the course?
ryan parker
ryan parker

Active Learning Strategies

Do you have a favorite active learning strategy you would like to share with the group? thanks...
anna abraham
anna abraham

Managing Adults

Adults!!! That is exactly what they are, whether in a class or in the work environment, so it is important for the instructor to treat each individual as an adult, and for each adult in the classroom to act as one!!
Mackenzie Manzer
Mackenzie Manzer

Sharing a work place

I work with 3 other instructors and we often do not work at the same times. we all share the same work space and I feel at times it is easy for our work space to get very cluttered. What is a good approach to communicating with my fellow co-workers about keeping a more organized area?
Aaron Holsworth
Aaron Holsworth

The Importance of Inviting ...

Inviting students to be allowed and encouraged to make mistakes, ask questions and stepping outside their comfort zones is crucial to them learning the job skills and also learning something new about themselves and what they can bring to the field they are being trained in.
Aaron Holsworth
Aaron Holsworth

Doing the Right Thing...

I have found that asking a difficult student to leave the classroom is something I have avoided to reduce uncomfortable outcomes. However, If not dealt with the impact and message sent to the students who are committed to learning is far to negative and creates additional problems for my overall class objectives and course goals.
Aaron Holsworth
Aaron Holsworth

Observer Role

I really liked the idea to use the Observer role with the students that have a need to be the center of attention at all costs. I am going to incorporate this into my class outline ASAP! Thanks!
Aaron Holsworth
Aaron Holsworth

Trust the Process

I feel the suggestions this module are very helpful. When I started teaching I had not realized how important getting the students motivated by getting them in small groups and working together really was. By using some of the examples given I found that both the students and myself felt class time was better used.
Calvin Byrd
Calvin Byrd

Being the single "right" person

Something I've learned about teaching over the years is that it is never great to teach things as "the only way". Stick to the curriculum, but invite your students experiences into the class room and show how the basic techniques influence each other.
Calvin Byrd
Calvin Byrd

Another way to prevent cheating

I know this is fundemental, but another way to prevent cheating is to ensure that the desk is cleared of all outside objects except for the nessecary implments for testing.