Susan Polick

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We actually created a faculty development course called "Burn the Podium!" It really is so much better to move amongst your students.

Susan Polick

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Classroom Assessment Techniques

Hi Brian - welcome to ED 103! It is difficult to teach a class of students that are at different levels of ability. Sounds like you are handling it well - best wishes for continued success!

Susan Polick

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Questioning Techniques

Hi Tremayne- welcome to ED 103! Asking your students to share personal experiences that relate to what they are learning inevitably leads to interaction in your classroom - well done!

Susan Polick

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Questioning Techniques

Hi Francisco- Welcome to ED 103! You really have the pulse of your class when you can get them involved in discussion through well designed questions - Bravo!

Susan Polick

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Questioning Techniques

Hi Mary - welcome to ED 103! As I'm sure you've seen, students usually find that working in groups is much less stressful.

Susan Polick

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Learning Styles

Hi Francisco - not only does teaching to the learning styles make learning easier it also removes the negativity that can come from frustration.

Susan Polick

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Questioning Techniques

Hi Erin - Welcome to ED103! You have obviouly put a lot of thought into your questioning technique - well done!

Susan Polick

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Learning Styles

Hi Josh - I really like your idea. Please let me know how it turns out.

Susan Polick

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Learning Styles

Hi Andrew - Welcome to ED 103! You're right- you will definitely see better learning outcomes when you make an effort to accomodate the various learning styles of your students.

Susan Polick

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Learning Styles

Hi Charles - Teaching the same material over and over can certainly become monotonous, sometimes leading to "teacher burnout". As you mention, looking for new ways to present the information keeps it exciting. Thanks for your post!