Susan Polick

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

Hi James- Thanks for your post to the forum. I like your idea of asking for clarification on why an answer might be false. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Selecting testing formats

Hi Catherine - Thanks for your post to the forum. You are using a nice mix of concept and application assessments! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Selecting instructional strategies for visual learners

Hi Douglas - Thanks for your post to the forum. I agree that too many instructors overuse lecture and Powerpoint. A sure formula for sleeping students! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Using CATs as sources of instructor and student feedback

Hi Danielle- Thanks for your post to the forum. I'm glad that you got some useful ideas from this Module! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Selecting testing formats

Hi Vicki- Yes, as you mention, we are always assessing even though it may not be through formal testing. Susan

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Supporting the learning styles of your students

Hi Sandra - I also use games and have been pleased to see that even my adult students enjoy them! Susan

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Keeping focused during questioning sessions

Hi Lawrence - Learning to direct questioning is a challenge for many new instructors but once we get comfortable it is a very valuable skill. Susan

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Determining the effectiveness of testing formats

Hi Lawrence-Thanks for your post to the forum. As you mention, it is really important to keep track of how students are doing in assessments so that we can make the necessary adjustments either to the tests or our teaching. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Selecting testing formats

Hi Kellie- Thanks for your post to the forum. You are using a nice mix of assessment types. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Involving all students in questioning sessions

Hi Yan - Thanks for sharing your very interactive questioning strategy! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan