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Heather, Good deal. Sometimes, matching stronger students with weaker students helps keep the two "levels" moving in the direction that helps keep them closer to meeting the student outcomes. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Reengaging off-task students

Juan, I like this approach. By adding variety and frequent change ups, students tend to stay interested, participating, and engaged. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Using pretests as planning tools

Laura, This is one of the main benefits of pretesting. Any information pertaining to students prior learning should assist instructors in their planning course work and content specific assignments. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Awarding extra credit

Juan, This is really a better approach than something along the lines of "giving away empty points" that have little to do with student performance learning. Barry Westling

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Informing students of status in course

Laura, This sounds terrific. With input and specific direction as you describe, students should be able to make realistic choices about their study and engagement in the program. Barry Westling

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Understanding yourself as an instructor

MacDameon, Yes, and that's a major differentiating point between providing and conveying mere knowledge and information to our students. Understanding creates limitless possibilities. Barry Westling

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Selecting instructional media

Laura, Yeah, selecting media needs to include all factors, including the ability for students to relate to and be receptive to the material and delivery style. Barry Westling

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Organized and prepared to teach

Juan, Professionalism is as much deed as it is anything else. We need to practice what we preach. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Organized and prepared to teach

Laura, Right! And your students will be more relaxed and receptive to your instruction in this invironment. Barry Westling

Barry Westling

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Organized and prepared to teach

Ehtisham, Sure, students want to know their instructor has it all together, and readiness for class is one way to assure that. Barry Westling