I like the idea of using an ice breaker as part of your class introduction. It helps students to engage and start to feel comfortable in the classroom setting. It also, depending on the type of activity you do, gives you a chance to get to know your students better on a personal level.
What's in it for me whas a great section. Thinking from the students perspective and giving clearity by giving examples of how this information is relevant to the field will keep the students engaged. Also the late assignments section was a big issue from the high school level and laying out the expectations and missing/late work policy is big. Sticking to this policy is just as important.
Ice breaking is something I usally do not have a problem with it is commonly said that I havent met a stranger. I really just like knowing the room I am in, however the paper plane example gave me empowerment to apply that to a group. Also while helping me create a healthly rivalry, which encourges one to move in mind, attitude, and body for healthy blood flow. I loved it.
The value of analyzing the day is undeniable. I think more time looking at what worked and what didn't each day would be benifecial.
very good things to choose from
i like the ideas that mrs falcon has put.
have talked about due dates for the week .
use the ice breaker ideas already. but glad others want to use it.
Ice Breakers for starting a new Mod is very useful information since there are different types of people in the class you have to break the ice and make the students feel they are in a comfortable enviroment. Also to set deadlines on requirements and expectations on whiteboard to serve as reminders although verbally letting them know also post it on whiteboard so they can see.
I have learned that setting yourself up to be sucessful starts with preparation. Let the students know what is expected of them and what the objectives will be. The section about late and missed assignments was very helpful because it shined a light on how to make the student responsible for their actions while at the same time giving them a chance.
It helped me understand that my students are adults and are in the transition in learning that themselves. Often times they feel they might need the constant redirection or reminders to turn in assignements and it is important to draw the line in the sand from the begining.
Preparation and organization are key to successful teaching and class management.
I have learend some strategies to engage students when first meeting them
I have learned that reminding students of due dates, even if the dates are in the syllabus, is a good idea to prevent students from turning work in late. It also protects the instructor if and when a student states he or she did not know when something was due.
I have been teaching now for less than 2 years. Many of the items discussed I picked up rather quickly but, some the strategies I read about are very interesting and appealing. I will definitley incorporate some of these strategies in my daily instructions.
I always have students team up and work with one another. It's good to know, it's a good stragety
Reply to Ramiro Reyna's post:Now that Moodle communicates Lessons, assignments and due date is great. My job is to ensure students understand the timeslines and goals for assignments.
Reply to william Burkett's post:Role models are great! However, students want engagement and attention getters in the class room. Engaging students is key.
Starting a new cass can be challenging. However, getting to know your students every mod and becoming familiar with what works and what dosent' work for the class always makes the introduction to a new instructor and material run more effectively. Students must be engaged from the first day of class and setting the expectation in a positive classroom environment is always the key to success, for the student and yourself. Once you engage students the time files and students want more. Classroom management starts with the instructor and students envolvement from day one. Get that right from the first day of class and its a win-win situation for everyone.
