Jeffrey Schillinger

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Nice post, Victoria. I try to remind my faculty that every day gives us a chance to make a new first impression that establishes an environment that either faciltates or hinders learning for that day. Teachers need to do things at the outset of each class period, or online unit, that puts students in the mood to learn. What are some things that you do to accomplish this?

Jeffrey Schillinger

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Prioritizing!

John, I too liked systems like the Franklin day planner. I am not as confident doing it electronically. How have you adjusted?

Jeffrey Schillinger

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Time-Wasters

David, Email presents a challenge to a lot of people who have taken this course. We leave it open all day and then try to respond immediately when we get something. While to person we are responding to may be pleased, we may be reducing our productivity as we stop and start tasks. I have found that I have to turn Outlook off while I am working on something else. I check it every 90 minutes or so. Youmay have to train those that work with you that just because they sent it a few minutes ago, you may not… >>>

Jeffrey Schillinger

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Time-Wasters

Robert, You should be proud that you have built this kind of relationship with your students. It would be worse if they were run ning for the door. It might be worth picking at day or two each week that you can meet with them before class or after class.

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Prioritizing!

Cristina, This looks like a good plan.

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Prioritizing!

Thank you, James. This looks like a great plan. How do you determine which items are the highest priority?

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Your Mentor

Thanks, Kevin.

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Your Mentor

kevin, What are some specific behaviors that indicate "good moral values" to you?

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Your Mentor

Kevin, What kind of people do you look up to? What are some traits you exhibit that can position you to be the one the students look uo to?

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Time-Wasters

Thomas, Because he is your boss, you are in a tough spot. I think the two ways you handled it are good strategies. Hopefully, he will take the hint.