Christine Grant

I plan on paying more attention to whom I call on for responses;  I will not always call on the students with their hands raised.  I plan on being more mindful of wait times, increasing wait times to at least 3 seconds especially for complex quetions.

It is important to learn students names as soon as possible.  This creates a feeling of belonging in the students and lets them know you acknowledge their presence.  It is also important to help students understand how they can positively excel in your course, knowing how and what to study.

I have learned it is very important to tailor a class to fit the various learning styles of the students.  Complete syllabi help students direct their learning and plan their lives, knowing the expectations of the course. 

I have learned that there are three major roles educators play in their careers:  model, manager, and Motivator.  Modeling can be as simple as beginning class on time each day.  I lso learned about the five C's:  Credible, Candid, Compassionate, Committed, and Clear.  Finally, the most important part of education is the leaning that takes place in and out of the classroom.

I have learned that technology can be used for various purposes, including what the technology was oiginally intended for.  Teachers should research a variety of tools for their students and for themselves to optimize teaching and learning.  

Many technology tools are available for educators and learners;  these include, blogs, online journals, podcats, and virtual classrooms, and wikis.  These tools can enhance student learning.