Jeffrey Schillinger

Mario, This proactive approach is what works well in career colleges. How does your campus define "high risk?" Jeffrey Schillinger

Victoria, This is a solid plan. Most people find they are more productive when they turn off distractions like social media during the work day. They also enjoy their social media moments more when they take them. Jeffrey Schillinger

Maryolaine, We see the word "accountable" in many posts. What are one or two specific strategies you employ to inspire "accountability" in your students? Jeffrey Schillinger

This is great advise for all teachers, Michael. Finding ways to facilitate activities that allow adults to "customize" the learning experience to their taste. Jeffrey Schillinger

Angie, Many successful schools work to "make the pictures match" relativer to what is expected and what exists during the enrollment and orientation processes. Whay are one or two specific things your team does to decrease the discomfort and frustration of unmet expectations? Jeffrey Schillinger

Teresita, One of the most important things we can do for new students is to help them identify their learning style through objective instuments that are readily aailable at no charge on the Internet. The second thing we need to do is to develop our faculty members so that they design and facilitate learning expereinces that include something for every type of learner. A basic rule could be that students need to see it, say it, read it and feel it. Jeffrey Schillinger

Lisa, Great advise. It is important to make sure incoming adult students are aware of the technology they will need to master. Avoiding big surprises is a key to retention. Jeffrey Schillinger

Lisa, Are there noticeable differences between students who are looking at art as the basis for a career change and those who are seeking knowledge for their own benefit? Jeffrey Schillinger

Amanda, This is a pretty common issue. I think setting limits and scheduling social media time is a good solution. I suggest saving it for home or until the school day is done to jkeep yu from falling back into the behavior you described above. Jeffrey Schillinger

Good points, Germain. What are one or two of the specific techniques for teaching adult students from which you have had the best results? Jeffrey Schillinger