Dr. Melissa Read

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This is true Jerry! Sometimes student needs are so urgent that we've got to put everything aside to help them. Other times we've got to put the perception of urgency into perspective for students when their needs are non urgent relative to other tasks on our plate.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Causes of Stress

Sounds like you have a lot of stress but that you are managing it well Robert. Yes, helping students with their stress is stressful in itself. We've got to be sure we're in a good place ourselves in order to help them.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Streamlining the Grading Process

Great perspective Bruce and thanks for sharing. As instructors, we must balance our use of technology with over reliance on it. To your point, when we become too dependent on technology, we can sometimes lose some important capabilities.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Coping with Stress

This is a tough situation to deal with Trena. Pulling the student aside and letting them know the impact of their behavior is a good start. Some students are not aware of how their behavior impacts others, including their fellow classmates.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Streamlining the Grading Process

Sounds like a great approach Kenneth and brings up an important point. When we invest on being clear with students upfront, it reduces the volume of questions that they have for us later on. So the investment is typically worthwhile. Sounds like you've had 25 years to get the instructions just right!

Dr. Melissa Read

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Streamlining the Grading Process

That sounds stressful Trena. I might still (respectfully) escalate suggestions to your program director every now and then. Sometimes good ideas find their way in!

Dr. Melissa Read

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Causes of Stress

So great to hear James and what a difference that must make for you! When our leadership are approachable and easy to talk to, we get to communicate what we need and get the feedback we are looking for.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Streamlining the Grading Process

Thanks for the tip Robert. Sounds like a great system and one that other instructors in this course can use. I particularly appreciate your focus on anonymity. So important!

Dr. Melissa Read

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Coping with Stress

Ha! I like how you keep this all in the same sentence Alreta. So important to be engaged and interested in the kind of activities we select for our exercise routines.

Dr. Melissa Read

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Streamlining the Grading Process

Sounds like you have a great system Nikki! Thanks for sharing these tips on great websites. I know other instructors in this course will benefit.