Louis Varre

The material really highlights the differences among these groups and how those impact learning and assimilation of material. 

Reply to Jacob Pope's post:

And being motivating is providing expertise, without being a know-it-all. lol

Reply to Amy Horak's post:

This chapter stressed how to engage some of the most difficult students; those who do not participate. Engaging them in small groups is a great method to get them to feel more comfortable. 

Reply to Jacob Pope's post:

Changing up formats, trying different presentation methods, guest speakers....all creative methods to bring to the classroom. 

Reply to Barry Jordan's post:

Not just career goals, but how social failure becomes important to returning students, and its implications. 

Reply to Laura Hogins's post:

This is great advice. Short bursts to address multiple styles. 

Reply to Tikeama Buckingham's post:

Regardless of the setting, I always try to learn people's name. I think this validates people and their importance. 

Reply to Tikeama Buckingham's post:

It's also good to carry a notepad to record any supplies you might need. I jot down a lot of short hand notes on my notepads. 

Reply to Michelle DeJong's post:

I think a common mistake many instructors do is to try to prove how smart we are; like the presentation stated, there will be more intelligent people in our classrooms, however, we are the subject matter experts.