Susan Polick

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Selecting instructional strategies for visual learners

Hi Carrie- Thanks for your post to the forum. PPTs are indeed great for visual learners. Inserting video into the PPTs is also great! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Creating a positive learning environment

Hi Melissa - Thanks for your post to the forum. I agree, allowing students to showcase their work is important. I hope that you will be successful in your campaign! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Creating a positive learning environment

Hi Judith - Thanks for your post to the forum. Is there a master switch to cut power to the PCs in that classroom. If not, I would just make sure that the students understand that they may not turn them on. Cell phones/ Iphones are another issue...... ! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Involving all students in questioning sessions

Hi Karmle- Thanks for your post to the forum. You are obviously a very caring instructor as you work to make your students comfortable in your classroom. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Assessing general education skills

Hi Felix- Excellent work! Knowing the general education skills of your students gives you important information about the capabilities of your students. Best wishes! Susan

Susan Polick

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Using CATs as sources of instructor and student feedback

Hi Syed - Thanks for your post to the forum. Yes, it is so important to provide whatever assistance is needed to help students succeed. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

Hi Erika - Thanks for your post to the forum. You are using reviews to very effectively determine what students are retaining! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Selecting instructional strategies for visual learners

Hi William - Thanks for your post to the forum. Excellent question. I always go with "less is better"! Here are two sites that have great Powerpoint guidance. http://www.microsoft.com/atwork/skills/presentations.aspx http://www.lifehack.org/articles/technology/10-tips-for-more-effective-powerpoint-presentations.html Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Involving all students in questioning sessions

Hi Cynthia - Thanks for your post to the foum and for sharing a very interactive strategy for questioning! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Using alternative assessments

Hi Regina - Thanks for your post to the forum and for sharing some great examples of alternative assessments. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan