Jane Chabon

Problem solving is task that needs to be taught and reinforced.  

I teach in a vocational school environment in the Medical Office Administration program.  It is essential that students learn to be critical thinkers as the medical field is very busy.  Students will be multitasking which also requires them to be active listeners.  

Team Work, Team Work, Team Work...the key to a successful classroom, work environment.  Being posiitive and focusing on the "Glass half full".  

Being truly present with the students in class and reassuring them your purpose is to guide and teach them.  Students need to feel that you are engaged with their needs.  

As a Medical Assistant instructor I can certainly understand the need for IT.  Within the Health Care field, having patients information created, shared and saved using technology is the best thing since "sliced bread".  The accuracy and timely manner in which we can now treat patient is awesome.  Student using a e-health simulation that is so realistic, that transioning into the work field will be less intimidating.  

Working together as a team, allow employees the ability to learn and learn to live with each other’s likes, dislikes, strengths, and weaknesses. When they work together for a long time, the team naturally becomes more collaborative and cohesive.  

Critical thinking is a "educational goal" I have for all my students.  Being in the medical field, quick and sharp thinking are essential to success of the practice and patients alike.  

Synchronous vs asynchron would work with both scheduled class times and but allow "working employees" to complete assignments according to their schedules.  Both are great options depending on typical students vs non-traditional students.  

By getting to know your students on a professional and "somewhat personal" level - students will become more comfortable with reaching out on-line.  They will feel more connected to the instructor, classmates, and on-line experience.  

Being able to deliver on-line learning is a "learning process" by both the instructor and students.  Being familiar with the LMS is a must in order to be successful.  Creating a "mock" class has and could be helpful to beginners.