Jane Davis

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Hi Christine! Thanks for sharing your challenge. Have you evaluated why you are having these challenges? If not, I would suggest that be the first step, then you will better be able facilitate change. Please let me know what you determine so that we can discuss a plan for resolving. I know you must be very frustrated but I also know that you are a dedicated instructor or you wouldn't be concerned. Keep up the good work! Jane Davis ED106 Facilitator

Jane Davis

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Mapping How People Learn to the Classroom

Hi Homer! I think that music provides two things 1) a relaxed learning environment when the right music is present, and 2) opportunities for reflection. Both of which can be very productive. I am curious why you don't think that music is helpful? Keep up the good work! Jane Davis ED107 Facilitator

Jane Davis

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Growing Yourself as a Learning Facilitator

Absolutely Roger! Students must believe that we know the subject matter. If they don't, we aren't likely to be successful in a classroom setting. Students give us our power. Keep up the good work! Jane Davis ED107 Facilitator

Jane Davis

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Creating a Multi-sensory Learning Environment

Good job Jennifer! I can definitely see how important visual aids are for your environment. But I think that visual aids are important for most classes. Visual aids for some classrooms just may be for visual effects rather than for training aids. But any positive additions to a classroom encourages learning. Keep up the good work! Jane Davis ED107 Facilitator

Jane Davis

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Growing Yourself as a Learning Facilitator

Wonderful Christin! Doing these types of things for ourselves builds our self-confidence in our knowledge and teaching abilities. It helps us to expect the unexpected! Keep up the good work! Jane Davis ED107 Facilitator

Jane Davis

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Creating a Multi-sensory Learning Environment

Greetings Homer! Absolutely! When all of our senses are engaged the entire world "becomes a stage" and learning is more likely to take place. And what's more important is that a love for life-long learning occurs. Keep up the good work! Jane Davis ED107 Facilitator

Jane Davis

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Creating a Multi-sensory Learning Environment

Greetings Chris! Absolutely! I was recently put in charge of a very small, one room library. About the only thing you could say about it was "nothing". First, I cleaned it up and organized the few books and publications then ordered additional resources. Over the next several weeks added a bulletin board with community information as well as academic info while adding colored stars and paper with announcements. From there, I added library type posters, etc. etc. Now, it has become a cheerful, colorful, inviting place to work - and students are using it! None of what I did was… >>>

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Using Memorable Examples

Hi Hubert! Anytime an instructor self-discloses to students, it makes them real. So using your personal examples can connect that one student that is struggling in the class. Keep up the good work! Jane Davis ED106 Facilitator

Jane Davis

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Challenges of Using Students Groups

Hi Elizabeth! I think if instructors were surveyed about the biggest challenges of group work, these would number 1 and number 2. So how do you help students work through these challenges? Good job! Jane Davis ED106 Facilitator

Jane Davis

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Using Memorable Examples

Hi Elizabeth! It gives classroom concepts real meaning, therefore, becoming very useful once students are in the world of work! Jane Davis ED106 Facilitator