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Melannie, giving learners a choice gets them to buy in to the lesson and to have a degree of personal control as well. Michele Deck

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Learner in Your Class

Melannie,I like your point labeled "C" the best. Word of mouth and student interest and enthusiasm spreads the word. Michele Deck

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Past, Present, and Future Methods

Stacy, keep up the great work you are doing! I always look for a few new activities each year to add to my classes. Michele Deck

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Activity Feedback

Stacy, that is a long time to keep students engaged and connected. I'm glad these two interactive learning activities have added positive results to your classes. Michele Deck

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Adapted Teaching Method

Jamie, I'm so glad this teaching idea is applicable to your class content. I know your students will learn from it. Michele Deck

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Frame of Mind on Learning

Gayle, I agree that an integrated approach is best. I am distressed by educators who over rely on only methods they are comfortable with, and ignore the rest (such as using only lecture). Michele Deck

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Learning from the Best

Gayle, it makes perfect sense to me. Many instructors do not realize that "pushing the automatic play button" when they teach in class is ineffective. Learners know when we are mentally disconnected. Michele Deck

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Learner in Your Class

Danilo, all the really great insturctors I have had all remained lifelong learners themselves. Michele Deck

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Planning for Student Differences

Gayle, I appreciate you sharing your successful strategy. Individualizing classroom instruction is the proof of a great educator. Michele Deck

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Student Response

Nicolas, I love your term, "non-normal class day." It's funny how little has to change to reengage learners. Michele Deck