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Rasiel, These are great methods for diversifying the student learning experience. In addition, "interrupting" the Power Point presentation gives them an opportunity to make applications with the material in the slides and the information that is provided in the discussion. This is an effective way to merge lecture, with discussion. Tremayne Simpson

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Time Management

Andrea , I agree. From my experience, older or more "seasoned" students tend to take a career-oriented approach with attending school and are driven by their personal productivity in the class. Tremayne Simpson

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Student Learning Styles

Susie, I have also used the method for assessing students' prior knowledge. In addition, the assignment enables you to learn a little more about each student, which can assist in relationship building. Tremayne Simpson

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Using Standards as Guidelines

Andrea , Do you ever feel that you have to "teach towards the test"? If not, what are some of the methods that you use, to provide your students with a unique learning experience? I am aware that students can become "disenchanted" when they feel that they are only learning about "how to pass an exam". Tremayne Simpson

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Documenting Your Lesson Plans

oriole, In addition, this procedure also follows the new guidelines, for several accreditation agencies. New mandates require a specified "outside of classwork" allocation, that is based on the amount of course credit hours. Listing this information on the syllabus, can be used as proof that the guidelines are being followed. Tremayne Simpson

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Time Management

Andrea , This sounds like an effective schedule for keeping the students engaged. Also, I am sure that the "weekend" students are naturally motivated, because the modules are shorter than the other available shifts. Tremayne Simpson

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Time Management

Edward, I agree with not listing definitive times on the board. The students should be aware of the class structure, however it is important that they do not get "caught up" with exact timing for the class agenda. For instance, an excellent discussion could be "sparked" from the lecture, which could alter the agenda. Tremayne Simpson

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Identifying Student Knowledge

Elisa, Providing this sequence of testing, provides the instructor with the best idea of how to centralize the course focus, directly to the needs of the students. In addition, it is a great idea to collaborate with the prerequisite instructor, to ensure that their course is preparing the students for the next-level class. Tremayne Simpson

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Time Management

Andrea , I am not familiar with many campuses offering classes on Sundays. Do you have trouble with engaging your students, for eight hours on a Sunday? Tremayne Simpson

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Integrating Technology

George, Do you receive a higher response rate (by using Facebook), than using the student portal or assigning the questions as homework? Tremayne Simpson