Susan Polick

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HI John - Thanks for your post to the forum. Yes, a brief questioning session can effectively "reel in" students who may be mentally surfing. Best wishes - Susan

Susan Polick

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Assessing general education skills

HI John - Thanks for your post to the forum. Although it takes longer, I agree that taking the time to rephrase questions is especially important if there are language issues. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Instruction approaches for kinesthetic learners

HI Beatrice - How simple but how "right on"!Best wishes - Susan

Susan Polick

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Creating a positive learning environment

Hi Karen - Thanks for your post to the forum. Not only are you varying your delivery to reach the various learning styles of your students, you have also described a classroom environment very relevant to what they are learning. Great work! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

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Knowing the learning styles of your students

Hi Claire - Thanks for your post to the forum. you are definitely varying your delivery to reach the learning styles of your students. I also liked your idea of having your students complete practice tests rather than just listening to you do a verbal/lecture review for tests. Thanks for sharing! Susan

Susan Polick

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Supporting the learning styles of your students

HI Claire - Thanks for your post to the forum and for sharing a great idea to assist non-auditory learners! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

Hi Mary - Thanks for your post to the forum. I agree that often we need to rephrase our questions. What may seem clear to us may not be to our students. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

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Knowing the learning styles of your students

HI Marcia- Thanks for your post to the forum. I'm glad that you found this class useful. It is interesting how some classes can have a dominanant style while others are more diverse. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

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Using formative evaluation methods

Hi Karen- Thanks for your post to the forum. I really like that you turn what is generally considered individual work into a group supported exercise. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Creating a positive learning environment

Hi Kerry - Thanks for your post to the forum. As a fellow online instructor I agree completely! We have to balance being understanding about our students' circumstances while still holding them accountable. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan