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Involving all students in questioning sessions

Hi Vicki - I agree- small group work is very useful to pull more students into the discussions. It also tend to improve their sel-confidence. Susan

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Using CATs as sources of instructor and student feedback

Hi Vicki - Thanks for your post to the forum. Are the paragraphs that you have your students write submitted anonymously? Often we learn more about what students do and do not know that way. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

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Creating a positive learning environment

Hi Nicole - Thanks for your post to the forum. I imagine it must be fun to create that vivid and imaginative environment for your visual learners! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

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Using alternative assessments

Hi Karen - I really like the idea of journals in some classes. I find that often the students who protest about them initially, find that they get a lot out of their journals in the end. Susan

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Selecting testing formats

Hi Karen That's exactly the choices I make when I teach Ethics. Best wishes - Susan

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Supporting the learning styles of your students

Hi Gari- Thanks for your post to the forum. All of your suggestions involve students in their own learning which is ideal! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

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Selecting instructional strategies for visual learners

Hi Perry - Thanks for your post to the forum. Your teaching technique works well for kinesthetic learners as well. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

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Instruction approaches for kinesthetic learners

Hi Greg - Thanks for your post to the forum. Computer classes are definitely "hands-on" so your application assessment is right on! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

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Instruction approaches for kinesthetic learners

Hi Perry- Thanks for your post to the forum. In your field so much of what you teach and assess must be hands-on. Having your students practice together encourages an interactive learning environment! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

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Selecting testing formats

HI Madeliene- ( what a beautiful name you have!) Thanks for your post to the forum. You are doing an excellent job with your assessments, choosing appropriate types for specific purposes. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan