Barry Westling

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Hi Winnifred: In addition, pretest tools can help you identify the type of student learner you have, and can make for more efficient designing of lesson plans. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Organized and prepared to teach

Hi Walter: Exactly - what kind of message does it send to the student if the instructor is disorganized? As instructors, we always need to be aware of all types of messages we send to the students to avoid an unintentional influencing of the student's attitude. Regards, Barry

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Role of instructor personality in delivery selection

Hi Walter: Very true. As instructors, we are passionate about what we teach, and can impart that enthusiasm to the student group. That enthusiasm may be the one thing that helps the student achieve their educational goals. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Using pretests as planning tools

Hi Walter: Great points. Another general use of this tool is that it can identify what type of student learner you have, thus making lesson plans more easier to design. Regards, Barry

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Informing students of status in course

Hi Walter: Giving the students information about how they are doing can also provide them motivation to make changes in study habits. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Selecting instructional media

Hi Jon: You tube is definitely a fun tool to incorporate into the learning environment when possible. With any presentation media, its important to remember to use a balance of media to effectively get the point across, without distracting from the main material. Regards, Barry

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Reasons for evaluating students

Hi Linda: It's important to know if the student is getting the material. It used to be lecture-test-lecture-test with remediation as necessary. In today's market we have so many tools available to us that can make evaluating a student more fun and variable. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Informing students of status in course

Hi Richard: You got it. To generalize, students can make changes in their study habits which may result in better outcomes for them. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Role of instructor personality in delivery selection

Hi Kristin: Knowing your personality can help the instructor identify what they are passionate about, which can directly translate with enthusiasm to the students. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Informing students of status in course

Hi Melanie: That's very important. And, by showing the students where they are, they may be able to make changes in study habits that can result in better outcomes. Regards, Barry