Jon Roppe

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Understanding Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) | Origin: ED130

Through the years the variances and different forms of PTSD have been more openly exposed. I deal with this quite often being as I instruct alot of former and current military personel. When people have issues they commonly come forward and discuss their needs. This enables me to better serve their individual needs.

Jon Roppe

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Online Persona | Origin: EL108

Preparation is key to any success. The better prepared the instructor, the more detailed the students will be.

Jon Roppe

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Gamification in the Classroom | Origin: ED409

Currently use several different games to enable participation early on. These are group based and entertain alot of open discussions.

Jon Roppe

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Student Empowerment Applied | Origin: ED144

Celebrate success

Jon Roppe

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Ways to Promote Student Empowerment | Origin: ED144

good stuff. I will encourage in the course.

Jon Roppe

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Principles of Student Empowerment | Origin: ED144

I get new students every 3 weeks. Day one establishes the entire 3 week session. An initial meet and greet works great for establishing info about the student that will enhance their overall course experience.

Jon Roppe

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Student Empowerment Profiled | Origin: ED144

Vaulable info that I will use in my course

Jon Roppe

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Challenges

The courses I teach are how related to Electrical systems and repairs on motorcycles. The challenges are the subject matter, which in most cases is not something physical to touch, and the resistance to allowing the topic to sink in and be retained. The other issues are the students range from ages 17 to 70. This creates a very challnging learning environment. Watching the students and asking questions, seems to break the ice and get them more interested. It is the fear of electrical in most cases. Through time and repetition, the students do grasp the concepts and theorys. It… >>>

Jon Roppe

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Retention

Most students are out of their comfort zone and need the professional guidance and mentoring to enable them to be successful. At ouir campus the goal is for all to succeed with the guidance of all staff members, not just the educators. we all can play a part in success.

Jon Roppe

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ED113

Learned alot about handling disruptive students and defusing situations. Seems to be daily issue with todays students...