Mike Calendine

You cannot put a price on caring.  The truth is, if faculty care about their students they will do the things necessary fopr them to be successful. if they don't care, they won't. 

Students should know the purpose of the game you are using and what they get in regards to benefits. If it is not a good fit, do not use it!

I believe a good instructor can involve students in any arrangement or sitting variety.  They just need the transparency to do so.  This isn't magic based on how I am seating you.

As an instructor, your class can become a reflection of who you are.  The words you use, the way you say things, the way you do things, all of those will lead into the personality of the class.

I always found mind mapping a vital tool for learning.  "What can you tell me about....."  and let them carry it and fill it in.  f the y are not where you want them, prompt them to bring them to where you want them. 

Let your students run your reviews.  It is not a time for you to give insight to the test.  It is a time where you can redirect if you sense they are spending inordinate amounts of time on things that should not be.

People learn in different ways but are expected to have a set baseline for acceptance in their profession.  This must be stressed to students.  What will you do if there is no "kinesthetic" method for you to learn?  

Faculty who use multiple examples and different modes of learning will be more effective. Stop and ask questions...do some formative assessments so you know where they are at.

Working with learning disabled is your chance to assure your material is accessible and fluent to all learners. It assures what you are doing in the class is inclusive. 

One of your jobs as a group leader is to make sure you just don't say "get in groups".  You want (especially at the beginning) to make them co-work with each other.