Caroline Otto

The first day you meet your students is the most important day because this is when you have an opportunity to get them excited and motivated about your class. 

I learned that the course syllabus is a contract between me and my students. My syllabus should include policies, procedures, resources, goals, objectives, and evaluation methods for the course.

Reflecting on the past and analyzing previous teachers who left an impression on you, figuring out what characteristics they modeled can help in leading you to success. Developing a Professional development plan can assist you with the information you gather during your reflection. 

I just completed watching the Tonya Cole video on "How do I model professionalism in the workplace".

One of the key points she mentioned was dressing professionally at work, taking a shower prior to going to work, and attending to your appearance. I am a Generation X'er, and I work in a setting where there of 4 generations of students, and faculty members. 

I have noticed a Generation Z trend of dressing casual, and sometimes "rolling out of bed" and showing up to work. Granted, we cannot blame them. Their behavior has been influenced by the epidemic, staying home and… >>>