Jessica Gleason

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I like to use the Absorb, Do, Connect method when teaching online course. I find it to be well organized, user friendly and very interactive. The absorb stage is designed for the student to learn the new concept by reading, watching or listening to something. In the do stage, they have an exercise or experiment to put the new skill in action. Then the connect stage helps them to link the skill to prior knowledge or to future uses in life or the workplace. Does anyone else use this method? What are your thoughts?

Jessica Gleason

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Professionalism and Respect

At the start of each course that I teach, on-site or online, I always lay out a comprehensive guide of course expectations. We spend the first lecture discussing the expectations and I send students home with a print version. One of the big sections in the lecture is "Respect in the Classroom." This is a theme that I mention sporadically throughout the course. I try my very best to maintain a positive an encouraging learning environment. I always explain to the students that they need to be professional in what they are doing/saying and that if they violate this, they… >>>

Jessica Gleason

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A quick self-assessment

Hello,

I have also just completed an ED course, in this case ED102. These are some of my findings in regards to the course:

What have you learned?

I have learned to be more sure of my teaching practices. As an instructor, I am often friendly with my students and very understanding of their individual situations in life. I am constantly offering support. I will also let students vent about personal issues (outside of the classroom) and I like to make sure to say hello as we pass in halls or out of the classroom setting.
How can you… >>>