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Crystal, Excellent point. In addition, it is important to add notes to daily lesson plans, after the class session is over. Sometimes, there is a student question that may lead to an impromptu discussion/lecture of an unplanned topic. Tremayne Simpson

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Time Management

Siobhan, I also use a similar approach to ensure that the class is "on track". At the end of the class session, I review the three objectives for a short review of the day's activities. Tremayne Simpson

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Identifying Student Knowledge

Crystal, This is a great approach for identifying pre and post student subject knowledge. Do you provide the students with an "exit" analysis, once they have completed the post-test? Tremayne Simpson

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Integrating Technology

Rosamond, This is an innovative way to implement technology. In addition, the dvd can be converted to a format that will allow the students to view (on their computers) later, which will assist them with reviewing the lecture. Tremayne Simpson

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Integrating Technology

Brenda, Instructor-created PowerPoints can be customized to meet the specific needs of their students, whereas publisher created PowerPoints, are created to be more general. Tremayne Simpson

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Integrating Technology

Brenda, I agree. I have converted all of the assignments that I have used for my courses, into an electronic format, that can be delivered via the student portal. "Paper-based" assignments are still valid, however instructors have to adapt to the general student fascination with technology. Tremayne Simpson

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Integrating Technology

Marshall, In this format, you have an opportunity to anticipate the questions that you will get from the students and provide them in with your explanation of the video. The result could be a great class discussion. Tremayne Simpson

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Integrating Technology

tina, This sounds like a very innovative activity. Do you find that an entertaining activity (such as this) is more effective for student retention of information, than the explanations provided in lecture/textbook? Tremayne Simpson

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Adding Instructional Resources

david, I agree. Guest speakers can bring an interesting perspective to the course and provide the students with authentic experiences. Tremayne Simpson

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Using the Learning Taxonomy

Janet, Do you assign one research paper that encompasses these three skills (application, analysis and synthesis) or are these three separate papers, each focussing on a separate skill? Tremayne Simpson