Cheryl Cassiano

I had a great professor that would incorporate various ways a question could be posed during the lecture (true/false, multiple choice, etc). He had a very distinctive accent, and I would literally hear his voice while taking the exam and remember the examples he gave in class. He emphasized important points in his power points in red, and then gave those variations on the ways that point could be seen on a test. He really made an impact and I'll never forget him or his teaching style. 

As I primarily teach clinicals, I agree that having prepared questions and having each student participate in some way is a great way to gauge their understanding of the material. 

I see students utilizing ChatGPT frequently to create practice questions. I worry that they will use it for writing papers or other assignments, thus, not doing the work themselves. It is important to include technology, as the younger students only know life with tech. 

trying to get students engaged may be challenging. But the more interactive, the more they will be motivated to participate. 

I know I need to go to bed earlier to increase my hours of sleep daily. I do a lot of walking for work, but not specifically to exercise. I'd like to make time to incorporate some outdoor time into my day for some fresh air and time away from work. 

It's important to address our own stressors so we can be effective in our jobs. There are many resources for stress relief and mental health. 

I practice some deep breathing or grounding exercises in the moment when feeling stressed. I also like to engage in some guided visualization during my break. 

I really notice the younger generation of students do not have that emotional resilience. They are easily frustrated with a lot of anxiety. Being able to offer some tools for them to build that resilience will be very helpful. 

It is important as instructors to manage our stress so that it doesn't manifest in physical illness or pain. I like the different techniques that can be suggested to students. Nursing school is very stressful and they need to develop healthy coping skills. 

Wonderful tips for managing unruly behavior.