Tremayne Simpson

Tom, Typically, do you find that your students are ready for the more advanced stages of learning taxonomy, once they have completed your course? Tremayne Simpson

Chuck, Many instructors have a similar issue, in regards to running longer than the scheduled time of the class session. To rectify this, it is a good idea to add additional content (that is not covered in class) to the student portal, for students to review "outside of class". Tremayne Simpson

Tom, This is an effective way to engage students, by enabling them to use their personal, electronic devices. I'm sure that they were excited to use the devices in class. Tremayne Simpson

Stacey, This is an effective time management strategy. The students know when an instructor is attempting to "keep them" until the end of the scheduled class time, therefore it is important that there are valid activities used to fill the time. Providing mere "busy work" and unnecessary assignments, is about the same as letting the students go early...which is not providing them with a memorable learning experience. Tremayne Simpson

olaolu, What are some examples of the games you have used with your students? Tremayne Simpson

Lani, I agree. In addition, "repetition" can come in the form of an assignment or activity. Instead of verbally repeating a concept, create an activity that enable the students to apply what they have learned. Tremayne Simpson

Lani, In addition, course survey completion rates are of equal importance. In order to make revisions and to have a true understanding of how the class went, the results must come from a substantial survey sample. Tremayne Simpson

Zaina, I agree. When students are able to use rubrics to assess themselves, they will be more likely to turn in better quality projects. In times when the grading criteria and guidelines are unclear, the students may submit "lackluster" work, because they are not fully aware of the standards and expectations. Tremayne Simpson

Sandra, I agree with this approach and also feel that the students should "control the speed". Students tend to become disenchanted with the course, when instructors "control the speed" based upon covering the necessary material only. There has to be a proper balance of covering the material and ensuring that the students are retaining and applying the learned concepts. Tremayne Simpson

Earnest, I believe that the wish to have more class time, is commonly shared by all instructors. This is why time management is a primary concern, when it comes to creating lesson plans for a course. Tremayne Simpson