Susan Polick

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Knowing the learning styles of your students

HI Patti- Thanks for your post to the forum! It really only takes trying to use teh various learning styles as often as possible and you will see a great response. Best wishes-Susan

Susan Polick

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Keeping focused during questioning sessions

Steven - Thanks for your post! Eye contact is a good way to establish a connection as you mention. I liked your note about no "No learning zones"! Best wishes - Susan

Susan Polick

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

Hi Christine - I have had this same problem with the discussion boards. It's hard to get a conversation going when they don't read your responses. I have at times copied my response to their post on the discussion board and sent it to their email. Works pretty well but, again -time consuming! Susan

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Selecting testing content

Hi Kendra - Thanks for your post to the forum. I agree, nurses will constantly be called upon to use critical thinking skills. Having your assessments foster that ability is important. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

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Using student self-assessments as learning tools

Hi Justin - I also like to have students self-assess. It's something they will need to do in the workplace and makes them more willing to "go the extra mile" in future projects. Susan

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Instruction approaches for kinesthetic learners

Hi Justin - Thanks for your post to the forum. You have given some great ideas for reaching kinesthetic learners - thanks for sharing! Susan

Susan Polick

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Creating a positive learning environment

HI John - Thanks for your post to the forum. You are doing a good job of encouraging active learning in your classroom! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Selecting testing formats

Hi Janine - Thanks for your post to the forum. I agree that for most tests mixing up assessment types is a good strategy. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Instruction approaches for kinesthetic learners

Hi Peter- Thanks for your post to the forum. Great ideas- thanks for sharing! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

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Using alternative assessments

Hi Rosalie- Thanks for your post to the forum! As you point out having students complete a business plan or a marketing plan is a great assessment. In addition, they learn a lot by completing the project and can use this in their future careers. Best wishes - Susan