Irma Guillen

Setting the "tone' for the student experice is key. Being prepared, organied, ready and prepared for class is vital. Being on time and setting the example for students is also key. Most of us lead by example and positive examples promote positive student outcomes. 

Intrinsic motivation is  key in the classroom. Student must realize that when when they are engaged in classroom behavior, assignments, because they find it rewarding is the goal. Student must realize they are performing an activity for their sake of learning to further their careers and better their lives rather than from the desire for some reward or trohpy. The behavior itself is itheir reward.

Reply to Rebecca Castelletti's post:Absolutely, students know when you are not prepared, especially when you can't answer the quesitons. In addition, working assignments with students in class builds an environment that is productive and challenging for the instructor and student alike. 

Reply to Shelley Freshman's post:Remembering names of students is always a challenge. I will make a seating chart which helps greatly, especially wiht large classes. As students arrive I mention the seating arrangements and make sure they understand the rules from the beginning of class. 

Reply to Margarita Sanchez's post:Treating student who disrespect the class does require you to raise a firm voice not necessarily a raised voice. Student should be made aware of offences only if they have been informed of what the classroom rules are first. This can be a challenge for students in class vs. students who are on zoom. Each situation is handled differently but the expectation must always be the same. 

Cheating or the perception of cheating can be damaging to the student so it should be handled in on an individual basis. When more than one student is involved - have one-on-one conversations with them is key. Without accusations examples like use of the exact verbage on wrong answers whtich they both got wrong, making the situation visable and not verble. Student are more willing to acknowledge the offence. 

Reply to jennifer randles's post:Using center-states students as mentors and tutors for the class is always helpful and helps difuse the sterotyping of "know it all" and also encourages the development of social skills that be put to good use in the classroom. 

Reply to Amelia Robinson's post: Interactive student can also be used as mentors for challenging, inattentive, ready-to-quit students. In addition, involving admission reps as well as instructors, and DOE with opportunities student experience. I'm a firm believer it takes a village even in the classroom. 

The challenging student are in the classroom but the most challenging students are on zoom. Keeping them attentive to the subject at hand and participating in class can be an extreme challenge. Most important keeping their cameras on is even a greater challenge. Speaking student individually outside the classroom and one-on-one as soon as the "opportunity" arises is key to dealing with challenging students. Letting them know its not personal when they are called after class usually gets the, I understand and apologize, resonse needed to more forward. Identify, acknowledge and move on. 

Reply to Ramiro Reyna's post:Now that Moodle communicates Lessons, assignments and due date is great. My job is to ensure students understand the timeslines and goals for assignments.