Lisa Jordan

The ability for a computer to do a mathematical problem faster than the human mind is a great thing when in a hurry but the student should be able to do this on their own and learn. If the computer does everything for us then we are going to have an uneducated society.

I learned that with adaptive learning there are so many styles that can benefit every type of learner. This allows for students to learn at their own pace, subsequently, creating retention of the information.

I learned that with adaptive learning there are so many styles that can benefit every type of learner. This allows for students to learn at their own pace, subsequently, creating retention of the information.

I always enjoy learning more about psychology. I learned that the most prevalent character strength is kindness. I feel that is definitely one of my strengths and will continue to use that with students, co-workers and anyone for that matter. 

I plan on using the three components for student motivation; reinforcement, retention, and transference. Also, continuing to practice semantic, and episodic memory teaching with students. 

Since adult attention spans are 10-15 it is important to keep your students engaged. Being a good storyteller is effective and shows your students that you are human too. Use the purpose, practice and priority when creating your story.

Remembering to be enthusiastic about teaching and the content I am presenting. Even if it is the "boring" stuff, finding ways to show enthusiasm and engage the students. The phase, "if you don't care, they don't care" is very true. 

I am enjoying this class and will be implementing some of the strategies in the classroom. Maslow's hierarchy of needs is something I have learned before and find very helpful and interesting. All humans really need all of these needs in order to live their best lives; academically, professionally, personally, and spiritually. 

I have learned that I will continue to grow as a human being by being aware of my own biases. By deciding to look at things differently and acknowledging that certain beliefs can be changed at any time. I have learned a lot from the book, "The Four Agreements", it speaks extensively about assumptions and how we make them all the time, but by noticing this and questioning it, it then allows for growth. 

So far, I have learned that we all have biases, but it is about what you do with those biases. I acknowledge that I have some and I am striving to be a better human in all aspects.