Tammy Alander

There might be disruptions with the technology being used and it's always good to have a "Plan b."

Active learning keeps students more engaged and lessons can be developed to reach all types of learners. 

Varying lecture styles along with an interactive activity keeps students engaged and motivated. 

Students are always nervous on the first day.  I introduce myself and share a bit of my background. While going over the syllabus they see what I expect of them and what they can expect from me.  Once we've gotten through those things, I  do some icebreaking activities where they can get to know and become comfortable with each other. 

Students will notice right away whether or not an instructor is prepared.  I liked the example of the ABCD model. 

We are life-long learners and continually strive to build more knowledge.  We should always present ourselves in ways that students will want to emulate our behavior as they move into their careers. 

It's critical to communicate with students and keep them engaged. Helping them build good time management skills will help motivate them. 

Students should have basic technical skills but we can't assume that they all do. It's important to assess which skills they have and develop the course in a way that they can build new skills.  While social networking can be of benefit, we should ensure that it corresponds to the course. 

Clear communication that is presented in a professional and respectful manner is critical to student success in a course.  

It's important to present material in a way that meets the needs of all types of learners.  It's also important to stay in good communication with students to help them with time management and keep them engaged in the course.