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This is also useful in getting students used to being able to deal with colleagues or customers who may be talking about the same subject but using different terms or descriptions.

Susan Polick

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Hi Louis- that is really terrific! I think that more schools should put an emphasis on customer satisfaction. This does not have to translate as "The customer is always right!" but does mean that we do our best to do what is right for our customers!

Susan Polick

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Hi Donna- Regular quizzes also let you know quickly if there are any concepts that aer not clear before the confusion builds up.

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A good way to get everyone involved, Jay. How large are your classes?

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Hi Tim - This is always a problem especially when faced with a class of predominately kinesthetic learners. Try breaking up your lecture with a shory look at visuals or videos. Have some parts to examine as you lecture. Lately their has been quite a buzz about the "60 Second" or "Microlecture". There is an interesting article about this concept in todays Chronicle of Higher Education.

Susan Polick

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This is an ideal way to get your students involved. It's also why in career/technical education, having faculty who have spent time "in the field" is so important.

Susan Polick

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Hi Lois - I would be really interested to see the report on doodling you mentioned. Do you remember where you saw/heard it? Thanks!!

Susan Polick

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It is amazing how competition gets all the juices flowing!

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Hi Tracey - you seem to definitely have the pulse of your students! How do you decide which test format to use for each group?

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Right on Roy! You might also remind them that employers are looking for candidates that have communication skills that include reading, writing and speaking