Dr. Melissa Read

Cara, So true. As instructors, we need to focus on staying organized as well as keeping up appearances. Both are really important in order to effectively serve our students and maintain their respect.

Dr. Melissa Read

Cara Anam CHEP

I always come to class an hour early and make sure everything is ready to go otherwise if you look disorganized your students will notice

Benny Distefano

I agree getting there early sets the tone for the day. It is amazing how quick the starting time comes to work. For me I have to have everything done the night before, my work in order etc. When my stuff is not organized and I get there early I am not prepared for a my job. I find myself still behind the eight ball.

Jennifer Smith

I love the idea of adding points for being on time for the week! I know that it feels much better arriving before the students. When I get to the classroom, I lay out the materials for the class and then leave to make copies or check email but as they arrive they know that I am there.

Joan Darienzo

I like the idea of the students coming in early but sometime they only want to socialize with each other. The instructor should always be early, I write the objectives then go and check my email and return before class starts because I write a two point question on the board when class starts I leave it there for two minutes. If you are in class on time it adds up to 10 points at the end of the week. They come on time

Sara Harvey

Definitely (although we don't start that early!), I find being there ahead of time gives me time to asnwer students' questions and get through the morning's emails. there are always a hundred little things to do if no one needs my help right then, a real time saver for later in the day! Also students can ease into their day and be more productive, when they are late they are stressed and rushed for the rest of the day- the rest of the WEEK sometimes!