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Hi Matt, Thanks for your post to the forum. Labs such as yours certainly do provide a dynamic environment! You wisely also use this opportunity to assess the soft skills which will mimic how students will need to perform in the workplace. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

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Instruction approaches for kinesthetic learners

Hi Megan, Thanks for your post to the forum. That would also be effective for visual learners. Models can used in many different classes. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

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Using CATs as sources of instructor and student feedback

Hi Karen, Thanks for sharing some of the significant benefits of CATs! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

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Keeping focused during questioning sessions

Hi Matt, Thanks for your post to the forum. I agree that it is essential for instructors to "read" the engagement of their students and as you point out, make adjustments accordingly. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

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Selecting instructional strategies for visual learners

Hi William - Thanks for sharing some great ideas for creating dynamic classroom presentations. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

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Knowing the learning styles of your students

Hi Virgil, Thanks for your post to the forum. I am glad that you have enjoyed this class. Powerpoints can be good starting points for interactive classroom discussions. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

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Knowing the learning styles of your students

Hi David, Thanks for your post to the forum. Using variety in your delivery keeps students engaged in their learning. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

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Becoming self-directed learners through questioning

Hi Karen, Thanks for your post to the forum. I also agree that unless students can "apply" what we are teaching they are not really "learning". Employers tell us that they are seeking candidates who can use those critical thinking skills. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

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Selecting instructional strategies for visual learners

Hi Shannon, Thanks for your post to the forum. It is amazing how much visual material is available for us to use in our classes! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

Hi Edwin, Thanks for sharing a great example of engaging students in your classroom! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick