Barry Westling

Stephanie, Good. With so many resources, web-links, and multimedia available, we want to make sure "just ok" is not substituted for "best and optimal". One key to doing that is to review the course objectives and stick close to them. If our testing is linked to course objectives, then we will be teaching, using resources, and testing to the objectives. Barry Westling

Anitra, Progress towards achieving student learning outcomes can only occur with mearsurement along the way. Barry Westling

Debbie Kay Kirkland, I'm with you. I choose just not to go there, based on past bad experiences. My students know this from the beginning so that now, they don't even ask. Barry Westling

Anitra, I have used the course objectives as a guide. For some, these questions will seem hard, to others, they'll get many of the answers correct. Barry Westling

Debbie Kay Kirkland, Many will use Jeopardy style competitions among separated groups. Interestingly, adults will participate in and enjoy games that are related to their studies. Barry Westling

Debbie Kay Kirkland, Learning from observation of others is very satifactory. I think it would be quite difficult to copy someone in an identical manner anyway. We become unique versions of ourselves through practice and experience. Barry Westling

Vanessa , Good. Too, I think if we can give students practice with developing critical thinking skills, we can help them in life as well as prepare them for the work setting. Barry Westling

Vanessa , True self understanding recognizes "I am good and competent, yet I can always improve and I am willing to do so". This approach and mindset promotes good student instruction and continuous quality improvement. Barry Westling

Holly, Right!. I think frequent and early on discussions work best, as that gioves time to help, and make necessary improvements if needed. Also, we can give suggestions, advice, and also support and encouragement. Barry Westling

Michelle, For me, I just choose not to give EC. There are a lot of reasons, but basically I feel EC emphasizes points and grades rather than learning. It's not that EC assignments aren't helpful or educational, it's the giving something beyond the stated grading criteria that has caused problems for me in the past. That said, I agree and understand that each instructor and institution has to decide what works best for them. Barry Westling