Barry Westling

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Hi Misty: It's good to be prepared to alter your tone, timing and tenor. Back up plans can help when what you want to do is just not accessible whether it be a resources, tool, individual instrument, or whatever. So, good back-up plans cont on the day that a key something is missing. Then, that's where appreciation for having a backup plan will occur. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Selecting media for your classes

Hi Misty: The more senses and variety invloved in a lesson will nearly always add to the students learning curve. Just throwing in stuff to fill time is plainly a waste. But when its integrated into the class topic and engages the students - that'll be the payoff! Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Preparing to Manage Your Class

Hi Misty: Great! Achieving that level of self understanding is often a long, arduous process that comes by trial and error. Perhaps more or less for some. But working to get there will produce many benefits and improved learning outcomes for your students. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Preparing to Manage Your Class

Hi Edward: Awesome. Many of the best instructors bring a diverse background of experiences and practical situations that can very useful in the classroom. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Developing An Evaluation System

Hi Edward: The good thing about standardized tests is it requires an instructor to follow established learning outcomes. When there is too much leeway in developing a test, it becomes more difficult to assure consistency and quality assurance. You're personal touch to urge students along is a great idea too. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Methods to develop backup plans

Hi Edward: Very cool! Games disguised as learning tools are very creative and often get students learn and have fun. Sometimes, time and prparation occupy the exercise and therefore can be a barrier to their use. But when it's used - great! Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Selecting media for your classes

Hi Edward: I agree that the more opportunity a student has to get their hands on something related to their field the better understanding and retention of information they'll receive. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Preparing to Manage Your Class

Hi Edward: Great!. And you're right about change-ups - that when the class thinks you're going one direction and you decide to channel things a different way. That variety can contribute to meaningful student thoght and ultimate improved learning outcomes. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Preparing to Manage Your Class

Hi Douglass: Any instructor who is serioud about wanting to do their best will be willing to understand their weaker areas and attempt to make improvements. You've got a good perspective on that! Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Preparing to Manage Your Class

Hi Thomas: Great points, all. Really, I can't add much to your comment except that many instructors are unwilling or unable to adapt, be flexible, and relate each students needs. Regards, Barry