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Angel, any way you can adapt these ideas to make them work for your class is a good thing. Creating a home lab exercise of it sounds like a great strategy.

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Learner in Your Class

It is interesting to think if we were a learner in our class that the students would speak to us as peers and give valuable feedback, Angelina. That would be an interesting thing to hear.

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Past, Present, and Future Methods

Getting everyone involved is the ultimate goal in teaching. It isn't always possible, but when it is, the lesson is remembered more easily over time.

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Past, Present, and Future Methods

Idi, drawing ahead of time is a good way to prep for class. sometimes I'll invite a student with artistic ability to draw for me as well. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

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Creative Teaching Strategy

Getting students to think through a variety of situations is critical, factoring in the settings as well is helpful.

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Teaching Strategy

Angel, thanks for sharing your YouTube video idea. I looked it up and it is quite effective in getting its message across. Using as many senses as possible is the key to learning. Your students are lucky to have you as their instructor!

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Past, Present, and Future Methods

Liz, I hadn't tried battleship yet, but this is a good idea for a variety of learners who are analytical. I will try it.

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Creative Teaching Strategy

Kevin, this is a great idea to help students anticipate a variety of situations they will be in at a clinical site.

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Creative Teaching Strategy

I like the image of attacking an issue, Heather. Exploring different option helps them to think critically, which is a necessary skill in a career.

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Student Response

Curiosity is a powerful motivator, so keep them guessing not only on what you'll say, but also what you will do!