Nicole Ledbetter

I have learned that you can integrate micro-credentials into your courses by having students successfully demonstrate specific skills and learning objectives. 

I think that receiving badges for the successful completion of courses will encourage student engagement and foster positive interactions between the students within the class knowing they are working toward a physical achievement. 

I have learned that giving students certifications within the courses they take can enhance student engagement. I am looking at integrating course completion certificates at the end of the courses as a reward system to encourage students to successfully complete their courses. 

I learned how important it is to be prepared for all instances that may arise in the classroom as well as how important it is to prepare a thorough syllabus to help guide not only the classroom but also the student. 

I learned how important it is to not only keep a positive attitude toward my students and the subject matter, but also how important it is to model the behaviors that I want my students to reflect within their chosen fields. 

I have learned how important it is for student's to know that someone is there to provide both academic and technical support. It gives them a sense of safety. Also, I have learned how important it is to know the ins and outs of the CMS I am using, and how to communicate with my students successfully. 

I learned how important it is for you to know the objectives of the course you are teaching and how you can reverse engineer your lesson plans to make sure each lesson can assure the students learn the objectives of the class. 

i have learned how important it is create objectives that have measurable outcomes that the instructor and the student can both recognize.

Lesson plans are essential to running an efficient ans successful classroom. Having a structured plan helps to reduce anxiety in instructors and help give you a foundation to build on when teaching the same course again. 

I have learned how important time management is preparing lesson plans. It is important to always have back up assignments in case your lecture doesn't fill the entire class period. This will help students stay engaged on the topics being covered that day.