Susan Polick

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Using CATs as sources of instructor and student feedback

Hi Kimberly- I agree CATs can be an invaluable measure of how we are doing and whether we need to change course. Best wishes! Susan

Susan Polick

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Effective assessment methods

Hi Sabrina- I was totally impressed with your posting! I hope that if you do not already mentor faculty, that you will eventually be asked to do so - you are a very effective and empathetic instructor! Best wishes- Susan

Susan Polick

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Using CATs as sources of instructor and student feedback

Hi Jason - I'm glad you liked the minute paper idea - it's worked really well for me and our instructors! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Becoming self-directed learners through questioning

Hi Marcia- How are you lecturing online? Is it via text or are you using video/audio? I agree, it is important that as online instructors we make every effort to encourage our students to be as engaged and participating as if they were in a face-2-face classroom. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career! Susan

Susan Polick

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Knowing the learning styles of your students

Hi Gina- Welcome to ED 103! I agree with your conclusion - it really is always best to try to include several different styles in your delivery. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career! Susan

Susan Polick

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Selecting instructional strategies for visual learners

Hi David- Welcome to ED 103! You are doing a great job at using PowerPoint effectively - rather than just looking at the slides your students are asked to interpret and analyze - excellent! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career! Susan

Susan Polick

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

Hi Jeris - I think that technique is really great; it allows the students to make the connection between what they know and how the new material will add to that. Well done! Susan

Susan Polick

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Knowing the learning styles of your students

Hi Fatima - Here is a link to a free learning style inventory that you can try. http://www.berghuis.co.nz/abiator/lsi/lsitest1.html Susan

Susan Polick

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Knowing the learning styles of your students

Hi Charles - Thanks for your post! It may take some extra time to assess the learning style of an individual student, but, as you mention, it can determine the extent of the student's success - definitely worthwhile! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Selecting instructional strategies for visual learners

Hi Rehema- Welcome to ED 103! Thank you for your post to the forum. Utilizing the "notes" section of PPT handouts will also give the kinesthetic learners something physical to do while you are going through the presentation. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career! Susan