Patricia Scales

Hi Chris, Great tactics to utilize to deter cheating. I also like to create different versions of the test to minimize cheating. Patricia Scales

Hi NANCY, You definitely have a challenge, but it seems like you are certainly doing your due diligence to gain excitement from your students. They need to understand the courses you are teaching is certainly a setup for them to succeed. It is the solid foundation to everything they need, both personally and professionally. Patricia Scales

Hi Kristia, Students want to be kept busy and utilize the theory that they have learned. Most students want to know how to do it so that they are successful in the real world. Patricia Scales

Hi Karl, I concur! A nice blend for an instructor is to be firm, yet caring. Caring to the point where standards are not lowered for students. Our students need to know that we geniunely care about them. Patricia Scales

Hi Drexel, The outside plays a big role with retetion. Our students have a lot going on personally, and the first thing they want to let go of when things fall apart personally is school. Patricia Scales

Cherie, I love your hard work in order to ensure your students know exactly what is going on. Your students should feel very fortunate that you go to great lengths to make sure they can operate the technology and they know about every due date. I can tell you genuinely care about your students and their success. I admire educators like you, simply because you put the students first. Continue to help your students soar to very high heights. Patricia Scales

Hi Christopher, Students feel more at ease when they learn that it is more than one way to solve a problem. This is an awesome way to teach critical thinking. Our students need as much practice with problem solving as they can get. Patricia Scales

Hi Bonnie, Preparation is key! Preparation brings about great self confidence. Always have a plan to execute while in class. Patricia Scales

Hi John, Angry people want to know bottom line what the resolution is. Deal with them calmly and professionally and let them know that you are truly working for their best interest. Patricia Scales

Hi Irina, Great way to help students retain information. My students really enjoy play games, namely jeopardy to review course material. Patricia Scales