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Sean Kalaras
Sean Kalaras

Field Trips

I teach Audio Technology. I find that getting the students out of the class room and into a real studio is invaluable. Classroom time is always important, but physically taking a trip really stimulates interests in my students.
Eric Ullman
Eric Ullman CHEP

Tech

I mix lecture, with videos and good old common sense, demos with tastings and face to face evaluations, its from the heart and I let them see it and its very intimate. Just us and it works!
Eric Ullman
Eric Ullman CHEP

Taxomony

we use big words to a generation that is tech driven and they don't really know what we are talking about unless they look it up via the I phone- is that learning?? or remembering to forget to get a grade..
Eric Ullman
Eric Ullman CHEP

student input

They all have a voice, some guided, some misguided and some think they run the class. Giving away the power and letting them think they have it, is something else. Pulling them back to the center is real learning, for all of us..
Eric Ullman
Eric Ullman CHEP

students

I always start the first day with a bio questionaire as a starting point for me, for them
Dorothea daley
Dorothea daley

ED105

providing timely feedback on examinations lower the stress leves and provide information on progress
Dorothea daley
Dorothea daley

ED105

If the student becomes overwhelmed with the materials, it is important to consider this as important and to stop and break up the material in smaller content areas.
Dorothea daley
Dorothea daley

ED105

It is important that the instructor utilize a variety of tools for presenting the materials. a combination of visual, tactile, social forms will help students to comprehend and retain the materials
Dorothea daley
Dorothea daley

ED105

Knowing the type of instructor you are is helpful in preparing istructional materials for your students
Angela Harless
Angela Harless

What is the goal of educating students

I want my students to be successful in the field that they choose,so I try to help them by sharing experiences,information,knowledge,in a way that is fun,interesting,and that helps them to use their imagination,so that they are truly excited about what it is they have learned and how they can put it into action.
Daniel Ramos
Daniel Ramos

Avoiding unprepared students should start with admissions?

Sometimes we are given a bad crop of students by our colleges admissions team. A good way to avoid is I have found is frequent communication with the admissions team so they understand the rigors and expectations of the curriculum and convey this to their prospects.
Daniel Ramos
Daniel Ramos

Prepackaged power points.

What do you guys do when you receive pre-packaged power points presentations. I generally just get familiar with them and skip to the parts I can use, telling the students to use the rest as a resource. What do you guys do?
timothy bielling
timothy bielling

make up

I feel that sometimes make up test arent helpful if that student has missed multiple days .
timothy bielling
timothy bielling

Learnnin plans

I try ot take multiple approaches at each task to ensure that everyone developes the skillls necessary to do the job.
timothy bielling
timothy bielling

Power points

Power points are ver informative and I use them mostly for visual aids as far a showing my students parts and components.
timothy bielling
timothy bielling

field trips

Going on field trips has greatly helped with motivating and retention!
Altrovise Parks
Altrovise Parks

Integration of technology

In the field of cosmetology traditionally the course is taught through application and theory. However, with the surge of social media many trends and cutting edge techniques are being featured in video clips that are up-loaded in-line. Being able to use avenues such as these brings another dimension to the classroom, improving the dynamic of both teaching and learning.
Altrovise Parks
Altrovise Parks

Objectives

I thought the list of questions posed during the "writing objectives" section are a great asset during those time the subject matter is so broad.
Altrovise Parks
Altrovise Parks

Documenting

I've always kept my lesson plans in a folder for easy access. However, it never occurred to me to back them up in case of fire or any other tragedy. This is a tip I will employ in future semesters.
Altrovise Parks
Altrovise Parks

Getting to know your audience

I can appreciate the idea of employing the use of "ice breakers" in the classroom. I've found that employing this strategy to ascertain the climate of the classroom works well. Even in cases where you may have former students taking another class with you.