Barry Westling

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Hi Connal: You are right! There is so much diversity. Good teachers will use that diversity to improve their overall classroom experience. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Preparing to Manage Your Class

Hi Donna: Yes I think our past experiences is why we were hired in the first place. There are a lot of techniques, many in these lessons. But there is no substitute for experience. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Selecting media for your classes

Hi Donna: I agree that if we think about our media choices from a students perspective we'll probably choose the more appropriate options to assist their learning. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Methods to develop backup plans

Hi Donna: Good. Back up plans are soooo handy because you never know when you're going to have use one - then, the teacher will be glad they have something to use that's meaningful and productive to the class. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Developing An Evaluation System

Hi Donna: It a good idea when all of the grading criteria and conditions are known, discussed, and in writing at the beginning of the course. Then, students and instructor alike are all on the same page as to how grades will be generated. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Selecting media for your classes

Hi Megan: Good. The use of a variety of media choices improves the retention of essential course material. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Preparing to Manage Your Class

Hi Jessie: You bet. Being comfortable with yourself helps stregthen the confidence and image you want to project. Thanks for sharing. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Methods to develop backup plans

Hi Keith: Good idea. Hands on to supplement theory helps cement the concepts you're trying to teach. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Methods to develop backup plans

Hi Hope: Great idea. Group discussions are a great activity to use whether its planned for the day or used as a back-up plan. Students get engaged, they participate, they think and voice their opinion - all good traits of effective learning. Regards, Barry

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Methods to develop backup plans

Hi Betsy: Good! I like the idea of additional worksheets. The Family Feud idea is wonderful! Regards, Barry