Susan Polick

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Using CATs as sources of instructor and student feedback

Hi Chris- Thanks for a very comprehensive answer to that question of how using CATs is effective. Best wishes- Susan

Susan Polick

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Using CATs as sources of instructor and student feedback

Hi Chris- Thanks for your post to the forum. I liked your analogy! I also agree that we have a responsibility to do everything we can to help our students be successful. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Knowing the learning styles of your students

Hi Kurt - Thanks for your post to the forum. Your advice on being flexible is important - Each class is different and so we need to be able to adapt to that diversity. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

Hi Joseph - Thanks for your post to the forum. Asking your students how they arrived at an answer requires thm to use higher order thinking - excellent! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Using formative evaluation methods

Hi Karen - Thanks for your post to the forum. I agree, in the online environment it is so important to be continuously checking on how our students are doing via discussions and assessments. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Creating a positive learning environment

Hi Rebecca- You are obviously a very caring instructor - I'm sure your students can sense that! Best wishes- Susan

Susan Polick

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Effective assessment methods

Hi Diana - Thanks for your post to the forum. From your description of your assessment choices, you are tailoring them well to the competencies you need to assess. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Creating a positive learning environment

Hi Karen - Thanks for your post to the forum. Although I believe that it is important to diversify our delivery, in every class, as often as possible; but,as you mention, in the online environment it is absolutely necessary! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

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Using alternative assessments

Hi Jerry - Thanks for your post to the forum. Yes, I agree; when students understand WHY they need to do something a certain way, they will be less likely to take short-cuts, etc. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Questioning sessions as learning tools

Hi Jeanie- Thanks for your post to the forum. Your advice to your students about asking ANY questions cannot be repeated enough! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan