Susan Polick

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Keeping focused during questioning sessions

Hi Karen - Thanks for your post to the forum. You make a good point - sometimes a question that on the surface seems off topic may not be so at all. Further discussion may reveal the relevancy.Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Selecting instructional strategies for visual learners

Hi Lisa- Thanks for your post to the forum. How lucky you are to have those great resources! Our students deserve the best that we can give them. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

Hi Steve - Thanks for your post to the forum. Asking questions before introducing a lesson is always a good idea. As you mention, it gives you info on what they already know and also gives students an idea of what they are about to learn. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Creating a positive learning environment

HI Jeanette- I really like that you take the time to make your students' learning environment as conducive as possible. Especially like your idea of changing up the seating plans! Best wishes - Susan

Susan Polick

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

HI Jeanette- Thanks for your post to the forum. It may take some creativity, but creatiing games to use in our classes is always worthwhile! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Selecting testing content

HI Michael - Thanks for your post to the forum. The best part of the skills assessments that you are able to create is that they will determine whether your students can deliver the skills that potential employers will expect. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Determining the effectiveness of testing formats

Hi Gina - Thanks for your post to the forum. We always benefit from getting feedback from our students - great work! Best wishes - Susan

Susan Polick

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Knowing the learning styles of your students

HI Huseyin- Thanks for your post to the forum. You are teaching to the learning styles very effectively! 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 Laura- Thanks for your post to the forum. I think that you will be very pleased with the feedback that you will get from the Minute Papers. Be sure to share with your students that the changes or additions that you might make are a direct result of their feedback. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Using student self-assessments as learning tools

Hi DeeAnn-I find it interesting how so many students are surprised to find out how much they know; they often underestimate the knowledge that they have. Best wishes! Susan