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Using student self-assessments as learning tools

Hi Robert, Thanks for your post to the forum. I agree that it is wise to make sure that students understand the purpose of self evaluation and how it can best be used. 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 Leslie, Thanks for your post to the forum. I try to vary my delivery formats in all of my classes as it allows students to use their preferred style as well as become used to other styles. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

Hi Eric, Thanks for your post to the forum. Students do enjoy talking about their own experiences with the topic at hand. Often these discussions demonstrate the relevance as well. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

Hi Gary, Thanks for your post to the forum. Yes, questions that have no clearly "right" answers certainly keep the conversations moving. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

Susan Polick

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Selecting instructional strategies for visual learners

Hi Paul, Thanks for sharing some ideas to make Powerpoint more dynamic! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

Susan Polick

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Selecting testing content

Hi Dominick, Thanks for your post to the forum. I like the idea of asking students to relate what they have learned to current events. It encourages them to use critical thinking skills. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

Susan Polick

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Questioning sessions as learning tools

Hi Robert, Thanks for sharing an ideal approach to questioning! Very important, as you mention, that the instructor move to a facilitator role and let students engage with each other. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

Susan Polick

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Assessing general education skills

Hi Kristin, Thanks for your post to the forum. Yes, and too often we get new students you are sorely lacking those skills. We need to do our best to provide remediation. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

Susan Polick

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Selecting instructional strategies for visual learners

Hi Shawn - Thanks for your post to the forum. I'm glad that you have found this short course useful! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

Susan Polick

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Selecting testing formats

Hi Karen, Thanks for your post to the forum. That is a very effective assessment strategy especially since you use in information you receive to tailor your instruction. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick