Dr. Melissa Read

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So true Jamie! Just try to chip away at a little each day and before you know it, all the work will be done. Thinking about getting things done all at once is almost too daunting and sometimes can be paralyzing. This results in doing nothing at all.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Coping with Stress

Sounds like an excellent plan Anne. I'm glad you took the time to outline what your are hoping to do in the future. Sometimes just writing out our intentions and articulating them to others is a great first step in committing to new and healthier habits.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Streamlining the Grading Process

Wow, sounds like an excellent strategy Andrew. Thanks so much for sharing. It's great to hear that you've already developed methods that are helping you streamline. I wonder how you could take these methods further.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Causes of Stress

That's tough to hear Gretchen and it's really a global challenge that instructors face. There are so many changes to educational institutions today. To be effective in this ever changing environment, we've got to find the best methods of rolling with it.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Streamlining the Grading Process

Excellent to hear Lisa! Yes, go ahead and give this tip a try. You will be amazed at how much time the underlining method saves. It also focuses students on formulating theses and supporting their arguments during exams - another great benefit.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Streamlining the Grading Process

Sounds like you have developed a home grown method that is working fabulously Carol! That's wonderful to hear. It might be nice if you were to share your method with other apparel instructors. They may have developed good methods too. By sharing what you have learned about streamlining the grading process, the energy that you and your colleges having spent making grading simple can pay off globally.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Streamlining the Grading Process

Thanks for your detailed reply Sharon and I couldn't agree more. When students grade homework together, it really is a learning experience. It's very much an opportunity to explore why wrong answers were wrong and why right answers were right. The WHY is so important so this exercise serves as a wonderful review of course material.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Coping with Stress

Sounds like you have found a way to dramatically change your life Bindu! With a few healthy coping mechanisms, it's easy to get back on track and get back to being healthy too!

Dr. Melissa Read

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Streamlining the Grading Process

Excellent! Your course curriculum and teaching style sound unique. If you want to find ways of streamlining the grading process, you've got to do it in that unique context. That requires getting creative which can be fun.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Coping with Stress

Sounds like you have a solid assessment of where you are and where you need to be Amanda. That's a great step in the right direction. The next step is to actually do something about it. That's the harder part of people. I recommend starting small and working your way up!