Susan Polick

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Knowing the learning styles of your students

Hi Shantal, Thanks for your post to the forum. Yes, we certainly find it easier to teach using the style that we personally prefer. However we can be much more effective instructors if we learn to adapt our delivery to the needs of our students. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

Susan Polick

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Knowing the learning styles of your students

Hi Dedre, Thanks for your post to the foru. You shared an excellent summary of the value of utilizing information about student learning skills. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

Susan Polick

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Assessing general education skills

Hi Philip, Thanks for your post to the forum. Terrific that you can provide real life examples from your own experience! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

Susan Polick

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Effective assessment methods

Hi Jeremy, Thanks for your post to the forum. Do you have use "check-in" dates on your projects? By this I mean breaking up the project into step by step deliverables, spaced over the length of the course. Susan Polick

Susan Polick

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Using formative evaluation methods

Hi Sandra, Thanks for your post to the forum. I really like the 3-2-1 strategy! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

Susan Polick

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Involving all students in questioning sessions

Hi Diana, Thanks for your post to the forum. Yes, turning the table can get students to jump in to a discussion! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

Susan Polick

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Selecting instructional strategies for visual learners

Hi Carl, Thanks for your post to the forum. Great strategies for visual learners! I love using You Tube to find short videos that work well with my classes. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

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Supporting the learning styles of your students

Hi Blanche, Thanks for your post to the forum. Yes, students do appreciate when we make an effort to match our delivery to their learning styles. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

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Selecting testing formats

Hi Jean, Thanks for your post to the forum. You are wise to use frequent quizzes to check for understanding. This is a important strategy that can guide future instruction. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

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Using alternative assessments

Hi Carlos, That is a great way to get interactivity in your classroom! Susan Polick