Barry Westling

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Hi Mark: I agree matching media with lesson content is important. I think good teachers can make the most out of jus about any resources. That said, as you've pointed out, there better choices for some topics. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Preparing to Manage Your Class

Hi Mark: Good thoughts. Students definetly benefit from our strengths - that's why we are employed as instructos to teach in the first place, I suppose. Enthusiasm, passion, sincerity, and humility can help cover over deficiences to some degree. I think just being real is the best way to relate to students. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Methods to develop backup plans

Hi Peter: Yes, timing a class often varies depending on student performance or completion of planned assignments. Having additional activities to fill in when this happens is a good example of the need for back-up plans. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Selecting media for your classes

Hi Stacy: Great. There are dozens of media choices and a variety of alternative ways to use each. Good treachers will be on the lookout for new and interesting media for improved delivery and presentation. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Preparing to Manage Your Class

Hi Stacy: Great ideas. Teaching styles can really make a difference. Thanks for sharing! Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Selecting media for your classes

Hi Maureen: Sounds like of the resources you're using, they're working out OK. There are really dozens of different media and alternative uses for each. Good instructors will alwys be looking for ways that improve their classroom delivery techniques. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Developing An Evaluation System

Hi Douglas: Great. A good evaluations system assess if the student has learned what they're supposed to and to, and how well. What you've described is a good basic way of approaching this important task. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Preparing to Manage Your Class

Hi Christina: Great description of keeping things under control and guided by a solid foundation. Terrific! Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Methods to develop backup plans

Hi Aminta: Sounds like you've planned ahead for when things need adjusting. Back-up plans for when resources are not available are also helpful (and needed) when one of those crazy days appears! Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Selecting media for your classes

Hi Peter: There are many choices available for an instructor to choose from in order to provide the best mix, considering the current batch of students, their learning styles, the resources available to the instructor, and the course content. Coordinating these will provide for better student outcomes. Regards, Barry