Susan Polick

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Using CATs as sources of instructor and student feedback

Hi Luis- Thanks for your post to the forum. As you mention, we need to continually "check-in" with our students to assess where they are so that we can adjust our instruction if necessary. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Determining the effectiveness of testing formats

Hi Sarah- Thanks for your post to the forum. You have obviously carefully crafted your assessment strategy. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

Hi Mary - This is a common problem with small classes. I find that trying to get my students to relate their own experiences through my questions is usually the best way to go. Best wishes- Susan

Susan Polick

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Determining the effectiveness of testing formats

Hi Mary- Thanks for your post to the forum. You are doing a great job of monitoring and adjusting your assessment. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Selecting testing formats

Hi Edward- Thanks for your post to the forum. I agree- in a discipline such as yours, application is really important. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Becoming self-directed learners through questioning

Hi Ajani-Thanks for your post to the forum. I agree so completely- making the effort to remember students' answers and referencing them in the future really makes students feel valued. Susan

Susan Polick

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Creating a positive learning environment

Hi Patrick - Thanks for your great suggestions on improving classroom environment- you reminded me that I must report a seriously loud HVAC fan in our IT lab! Best wishes - Susan

Susan Polick

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

Ah ha Luis- very crafty!! (-: Great idea - thhanks for sharing - Susan

Susan Polick

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Using alternative assessments

Hi Vonda- As you mention, the ability to "teach-back" confirms that a student had retained the information. Best wishes- Susan

Susan Polick

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Using student self-assessments as learning tools

Hi Patrick - Thanks for your post to the forum. You have summarized the benefits of self assessment beautifully - Thanks for sharing! Susan