Patricia Scales

Hi John, Textbooks are thought to be borain to students, and a lot of students look at textbooks as intimidating. When we can make complicated material simple and applicable to the real world students will retain it more. Patricia Scales

Hi Wilmer, Very practical, this will certainly help them once they get on the job. Patricia Scales

Hi Tracy, Preparation is key! Always try out what the students will be doing involving hands on. Patricia Scales

Hi Lukas, I agree! Any homework assignment can be cheated on, and it hard to prove it, but time will tell as mentioned via tests/quizzes. Patricia Scales

Hi Harry, That's right! All students matter, and we should make them feel as such. Patricia Scales

Hi William, Nicely stated! Rapport building is very important at the collegian level. Patricia Scales

Hi Bill, In an online evironment it is different interacting with students because you do not get that important face-to-face interaction. Online instructors try to build rapport with students via email, by stating their name as the greeting line before actually composing the email. Send a welcome note personally to each student, and they try to personalize emails when possible instead of sending out a blanket email. Patricia Scales

HI Dawn, I agree! Make it a point to build a relationship with ALL students so that no one feels left out. Patricia Scales

Hi Carmen, I concur! Guest speakers are proof that it can be done! Patricia Scales

Hi Lisa, Super way to handle this type of student. You handle it with great professionalism and tact. Patricia Scales