Jeffrey Schillinger

Jeffrey Schillinger

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Katie, What are some of the more common challenges facing your recently divorced students? Jeffrey Schillinger
Wendy, What are a few of your most effective icebreakers? Jeffrey Schillinger
Gina, You are right on target here. Enthusiasm for the students and the subject can make a big difference in the classroom. Jeffrey Schillinger
Debra, This is a pretty common strategy that really does work. Jeffrey Schillinger
Thanks for this post, Jeff. What are some of the things you do on other days to keep up the welcoming attitude you describe here? Jeffrey Schillinger
Nice post, Amy. I know far too many teachers who equate being mean and strict as setting high standards and being professional. Being mean just means you are mean. Being professional does not preclude one from being nice and engaging in appropriate humor. Jeffrey Schillinger
Michael, It is helpful to talk about your struggles to set the expectation that you know where the students are coming from. Jeffrey Schillinger
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Terrak, Email and social media tend to be the two most cited reasons for productivity drops at work. Putting the phone away could help. You could also try booking time for these current distractions. Jeffrey Schillinger
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Paul, Most folks who have taken this course have found that turning off email is the best "sliver of gold" in the course. Jeffrey Schillinger
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Michele, Does "due first" always mean "most important?" Jeffrey Schillinger

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