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Hi Jerri: It may not be feasible or necessary in some environments to use these tools. However, they can show us what kind of student learner we have, making the design of lesson plans more effective. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Informing students of status in course

Hi Joel: In a broader sense, by keeping students informed of their progress may help them see changes that are needed in their study habits. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Making field trips and guest speakers a part of instruction

Hi Brigette: Field trips and guest speakers also allow students a fresh perspective on the topic, whcih may serve to renew their interest in it. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Selecting instructional media

Hi Edward: Good point - we really do have a lot of choices at our fingertips today. Most instructional strategies agree that using a multi-level approach with different activities is considered the most effective way of teaching to students today. Regards, Barry

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Organized and prepared to teach

Hi Tammy: Also, if we come across as disorganized, it may send an untinentional message to the student that we don't care about their learning. Regards, Barry

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Role of instructor personality in delivery selection

Hi Tammy: Personality is a tricky thing - we have to balance the passion for a subject that we may want to convey to the students with watching how much emotional interests we have for something as well. Too much emotion can serve to distract from the topic. Regards, Barry

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Using senses in learning

Hi Brigette: Right - and, using activities that require the use of more than just "hearing" can serve the other types of learners - visual and/or kinesthetic. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Using pretests as planning tools

Hi Brigette: In addition, they may show you what type of learner you have, which can help the instructor make up the most efficient lesson plan. Regards, Barry

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Being a student-centered instructor

Hi Linda: Good point - in another way of looking at this, the most important thing is ultimately the learning itself. Regards, Barry

Barry Westling

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Informing students of status in course

Hi Brigette: By giving students the chance to see where they're at during the learning process allows them to make changes in study habits to can bring them better success. Regards, Barry