I find that it's useful to use computer alerts and list on my phone, but sometimes it's necessary to write something down with a pen on a piece of paper. The act of typing versus writing has a completely different effect on me mentally. Making a list either way is satisfying, but actually checking off something on a real piece of paper is more fulfilling.

Would phone texting considered an effective communication tool between students and instructors?

one of the statement that got my attention in this model is to include management strategies within your lesson plan

I had a student in a Cultural Diversity class -in other words - accuse me of being a racist -- not because of anything I said about race but because of that student's objections to my ponting out to her that she was almost always late, unprepared and disruptive...after an exchange in which she complained about having to "take another d***ed" quiz, she left the class, seeking the Administration to end my "racism." It was resolved in may favor but that's not as important as what else I could have done -- I had talked to her numerous times about her behavior -- but to no avail. Any ideas?

i have been utilizing my lunch breaks to meditate or excersice

styles needs to be changed with situations. No body can stick to same style everyclass to get good outcomes.

I struggle with time immediacy in that I feel I need to let the students know how successful they were on a test, assignment, project. I want to be aware of their current situation both knowledge and grade wise. The problem I have run into is that the students now expect that immediacy in getting work back. I created more time management issues for myself by not controlling my time usage correctly to being with.

I believe as an instructor, the day to day operations of a class, students, paperwork, etc is a hugh factor in the stress; as well as our personal lives on top of that. Sometime it will get to be to much and have to step back and evaluate the importance of the issues.

I appreciate the web sites for test making, the idea of addressing your work area. With all the information I hope to use to create more time.

I have learned not to call them out infront of the class, talk to them one on one when you need to

After reading this information, I didnt realize how stress I am because disorganization. I am going to start doing a "To Do List" from now on. I believe this will help with workload and stress tremdously

How to stop them from cheating?

How do you keep students attention??

I have three students that sit at the back of the room and talk in a whisper through a majority of the class. They all get A's and B's so I have not tried to control it much. Another student came to me yesterday and says that the constant whispering has caused her to lose focus many times. How do I appropriately tell the students who are talking to keep it down or better yet knock it off without embarrassing them in front of the class. I have tried the subtle approach of "come on guys lets pay attention" which works for a minute or two. Yesterday I said to everyone that the talking was causing other students to lose focus but that just caused a riff amongst the class. I am not sure at this point how to handle this. From the course so far I think I am mix between the buddy and the controller.

I have a great group of students that I am currently instructing. I have one student that is constantly interrupting, his interruptions however have everything to do with the subject matter. How do I get control of the situation while still encouraging his enthusiasm? Thank you

Hi, I have recently been hired at a school as a Supervisor, and am wanting to teach. One of the best paths to teaching in this school is through Supervising, but I have been informed that even if I pass all of my tests and am up to date on all of the classes I need to take in order to teach, I still may not get a class. Is there anything else I can do to show that my main goal/interest is to be a teacher first and a Supervisor second?

How does one deal with students that consistently use cell phones in class and appear to be insulted if an instructor asks them to refrain from this use?

Handling a class of 25 stuydents can be stressful. Especially with students using cell phones in class. How does one manage their stress level in class and till get the course topics across to students?

Instructors need to keep strict grading records so that they do not mees up when final grades are due. How many of you out there keep strict grading records such as Excel spreadsheets?

It is critical that instructors manage their time so that they can prepare the necessary handouts, etc. for each class session. I ask the question, how does an instructor manage time when they have multiple classes?