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Curtis, I like to get everything I need for tomorrow's class together before I leave today. This approach usually works well and allows me time for things that could go wrong. Jeffrey Schillinger

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Quality Instruction

Karl, We often assume younger students are masters of technology or that older students are not. It is best to plan time to teach information literacy for each class. Jeffrey Schillinger

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Adult Learning Theories

Luke, Younger students tend to be masters of their personal devices, but not of teachnolgy in general. Adding things like webquests, supported by some instruction in information literacy, can really help them learn. Jeffrey Schillinger

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Recruitment Methods

Heidi, Good faculty members will know of others who can be developed into good faculty members. Jeffrey Schillinger

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Recruitment Methods

Carolyn, Thanks for the reminder about getting job experience before retuning to teach. Hiring someone to teach who just finished the program is often setting up the teacher for tough sledding. Jeffrey Schillinger

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Hiring the Right Instructor

Heidi, Excitement is contagious. Enthusiasm for the subject, fondness for education and well-developed teaching skills is an unbeatable combination. Jeffrey Schillinger

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Recruitment Methods

Alex, Our college pays a referral bonus to employees who recommend folks to us who stay and perfrom well for at least six months. It seems to help folks keep referrals in mind. Jeffrey Schillinger

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Hiring the Right Instructor

Alex, What are some specific things you are implementing to help you find the "fatal flaw" of potential faculty members? Jeffrey Schillinger

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The Intelligent Heart

Tenille, Changing a culture can be difficult. Having a common goal can help. Jeffrey Schillinger

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Adult Learning Theories

Richard, Thank you for this post. What are one or two things you have successfully implemented to create and maintain a vibrant learning environment? Jeffrey Schillinger