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Determining the effectiveness of testing formats

Hi Paul, Our Electrical Instructors feel the same way. Thank goodness we have you folks to depend on! Susan Susan Polick

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Using CATs as sources of instructor and student feedback

Hi Jacob, I agree that especially when we are trying out new material or techniques, we need all the feedback that we can get. Best wishes- Susan Susan Polick

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Using CATs as sources of instructor and student feedback

Hi Damian, Thanks for your post to the forum. Even instructors like myself who have been in the field for 30+ years can still benefit from CATs! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Susan Polick

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Involving all students in questioning sessions

Hi Kenny, Thanks for sharing a good technique to get everyone into the "game" ! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Susan Polick

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

Hi Anthony, That's an excellent technique! Ideally we would want to get to know our students just to make a connection with them, but as you mention, it also is useful to be able to tailor questions to specific students. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Susan Polick

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Becoming self-directed learners through questioning

Hi Jennifer, Yes, I agree, whwnever a student can come up with a correct answer they are motivated to try even harder. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Susan Polick

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Knowing the learning styles of your students

Hi Jacob, Thanks for your post to the forum. Yes, absolutely - adjusting our delivery to meet the learning styles of our students may take some more effort, but has great payoffs in terms of our effectiveness. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Susan Polick

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Selecting instructional strategies for visual learners

Hi Gary, Thanks for your post to the forum. Mind-mapping is a great way to get interactivity going in the classroom. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Susan Polick

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Learning Styles

Hi Eric, Thanks for your post to the forum. Having students "teach back" is an excellent technique! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Susan Polick

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Knowing the learning styles of your students

Hi Kenny, Thanks for your post to the forum. Although I am not a kinesthetic learner, I agree with your post. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Susan Polick