Susan Polick

Hi Catherine- Thanks for your post to the forum. Utilizing controversial topics to get the discussion going is usually a winner! Thanks for sharing. Best wishes- Susan

Hi John - Thanks for your post to the forum. I thnk it depends on the discipline that you teach. For example, if you teach English Literature you will need to have a focus on written tests. However, I too use many of the exercises that you mention in my course. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

HI Scott- Thanks for your post - I agree-having tests tailored to each student's learning style is the ideal, but not very practical! Creating assessments that use a variety of assessments types is the best alternative. Best wishes - Susan

HI Shannon- You run a very active classroom - your students must love it! I hadn't heard of the PPT voiceover option - sounds really terrific. Susan

HI Kim - Thanks for your post. Your idea is really great because it gives students an opportunity to think through a response and it's so much easier to read one's response especially if the student is shy. Thanks for sharing! Susan

Hi Rosemary-You are teaching your students to use critical thinking skills that will be valuable for the rest of their lives. Best wishes- Susan

Hi Kim - Thanks for your post to the forum. You mention a good point - mixing up your delivery keeps you fresh but also makes class more exciting for your students. Best wishes- Susan

Hi Shannon- You are doing a great job at questioning! You are encoraging more particpation and also asking students to think more deeply. Best wishes - Susan

Hi Shannon - thanks for your post to the forum. This module really was designed to show what types of assessment work best to assess different types of material/learning. But, I also think that using mutiple types usually works best. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Hi Rosemary- Thanks for your post to the forum. Giving your students the opportunity to not only share what they "got" but sincerely asking what was "muddy" helps them to be open about what they are unsure of. How often have we asked "Are there any questions?" and gotten no response only to find on the next test that they didn't get it at all! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan