Barry Westling

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Hi Rebecca: I agree. When students know how they're doing they're more likely to try to make improvements. Also, early intervention provides more time for correction, if needed. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Developing instructional backup plans

Hi Rebecca: Good ideas. My better baxck up plans are activities that require almost no preparation and are very low tech - so that in the worst case, they'll work in almost any setting. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Using pretests as planning tools

Hi Rebecca: Great! When you're focusing on your students in this way, you using the tool to maximize the classroom experience. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Reengaging off-task students

Hi Rebecca: Great. Anythiong that keeps students on track is probably worthwhile. Of course, if we can keep things interesting to start with, that'll make things go smoother in the first place. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Using pretests as planning tools

Hi Wendy: Very practical use for pretesting! I like to see where the students are currently performing, then use that as as a planning tool to help me tweak the course to best meet my students needs. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Using senses in learning

Hi Rebecca: Touch, feel, pressure, balance, temperature, pain, smell, auditory - lots of senses that creative teachers can use to stimulate learning. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Selecting instructional media

Hi Wendy: Blending or change ups with white board, discussion, group study/teaching - these are but a few methods to interject between your PPT slides. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Student learning outcomes

Hi Rebecca: Student learning outcomes (SLO's) are the basic tenets of a course. The objectives state how and when you you'll achieve the SLO's. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Goal of educating students

Hi Rebecca: I like your tie in to the working graduate. Ultimately, thats a goal. Gaining the skills and knowledge to be able to do that is chief among our commission. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Informing students of status in course

Hi Latissha: I like to use the time to both inform students avbout grades, but also to see if AI can assist them in other areas. Not everyone wants that much personal attention, but many do, and I want to be there for the student iof they need it. Regards, Barry