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Determining the effectiveness of testing formats

Hi Stacey, I also preferred Essay as a student but find that the majority of my students do not. Still, as you mention, there are some that demonstrate their competency best through essay. Have a wonderful holiday! Susan Susan Polick

Susan Polick

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Using CATs as sources of instructor and student feedback

Hi Ron, I also really value CATs. They let me know when I am on track and when I am not, when looking at the class as a whole, but also gives me feedback on individual students who may be struggling. Have a great holiday! Susan Susan Polick

Susan Polick

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Using CATs as sources of instructor and student feedback

Hi Sheryl, That's a good idea! If students know that they will be asked to react to the video they will be more likely to pay attention. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Susan Polick

Susan Polick

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Using alternative assessments

Hi Stacey, Thanks for your post to the forum. I think this is often an example of "one size does not fit all"! Congratulations on going the extra mile to get true assessments of those students. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Susan Polick

Susan Polick

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Involving all students in questioning sessions

Hi Dan, Excellent! Getting to know students and concentrating on recalling that sort of information takes work, but as you state it can make our students feel successful! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Susan Polick

Susan Polick

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

Hi Cynthia, Thanks for your post to the forum. That's also a great technique to give you a baseline as to what the students know about the topics. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Susan Polick

Susan Polick

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

Hi Ron, Thanks for your post to the forum. Yes, helping students to see the relevance of the concepts we are teaching almost always gets the discussions going! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Susan Polick

Susan Polick

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

Hi Daniel, Thanks for your post to the forum. I like your idea of putting questions on the board and adding parts of answers as you proceed. It shows the students how they processed to the final answers. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Susan Polick

Susan Polick

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

Hi Ethel, Thanks for sharing excellent examples of effective questioning! Have a great holiday! Susan Susan Polick

Susan Polick

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Becoming self-directed learners through questioning

Hi Kenle, thanks for your post to the forum. I really agree about the importance of critical thinking - it will provide our students with skills they will use in their careers as well as their personal lives. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Susan Polick