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Earl Bailey
Earl Bailey

New Instructor

I'm a new instructor with no formal training from a technical institution. All of my training came from OJT and industry based classes. I know the area of study but the technical verbal I'm lacking. Being an instructor now I feel I have to be able to convey the message of study using the proper language. I just want to be a valuable asset to my students.
Jarred Martin
Jarred Martin

ED 101

I am starting as a new instructor at a trade school. I just finished the ED 101 course and found a lot of the material very helpful and will put it to use. I am a younger teacher and may have students in my class that are much older than me. I'm worried that they won't take me seriously even though I know the subject matter very well and my knowledge in the industry will help them succeed. Any thoughts would be helpful!
Tim St. Louis
Tim St. Louis

Role Models

What are some ways to become a role model for a student that you just seem to " butt heads with"?
Carroll Bailey
Carroll Bailey

pictures of topic related comnponents

In the automotive technical wducation environment i have foudn that if i lavbel every part we have out for viewing the students learn the component name and what the part looks like.
Jared Harmon
Jared Harmon

Advice for "one-shot" library instruction sessions

I'm a new academic librarian, and part of my job involves doing instruction sessions on the topics of research, library resources, and APA style. These presentations usually only last about an hour. I was wondering if anyone had any advice on how to cram a lot of information on sometimes several different subjects into a single presentation and still engage the students so they retain the information?
Melissa Bruce
Melissa Bruce

activities

I like to plan activities to break up the day to keep everyone active.
Melissa Bruce
Melissa Bruce

attention

My favorite attention getter is Quotes.....whats yours?
Melissa Bruce
Melissa Bruce

Planning

What is the easiest why to outline chapters and prepare for lectures?
Melissa Bruce
Melissa Bruce

Different styles?

What are some different instructional styles everyone uses?
Glenn Vo
Glenn Vo

Making lectures interesting

I find that relating the course topics to my real world experience helps keep the class engaged. Are there any other tips you would suggest?
Glenn Vo
Glenn Vo

Boosting morale

I try to exude a positive attitude with all my students and encourage them when they participate. Are there any other methods to boost morale?
Glenn Vo
Glenn Vo

How to motivate students who think they know everything?

Some students come into our courses with a good amount of real world experience. At times, I find these particular students hard to motivate because they feel that they know the subject already and only in class to get credit. Any suggestions?
Glenn Vo
Glenn Vo

Instructor introduction

How much time would you recommend for instructor introduction? A more experienced instructor would take more time than someone who had less experience
Yolanda Wells
Yolanda Wells

Learning strategies

An instrutor can encourage learning by using different teaching strategies.
Denise Randon
Denise Randon

How do I keep fact based lectures from being boring?

My classes are usually a lot of funand interactive, but I have some subjects that are completely theory based. I have a hard time making those days interactive. The subject matter is just so boring! Anyone have any ideashowto make anatomy, electricity, and skin diseases fun?
Carol Alonso
Carol Alonso

New Instructor, concerns about age difference.

I am a new instructor and have some concerns regarding how my age will affect me when it comes to teaching the student's. I don't want older studenst to think I am not "experienced", as I don't want the younger students to think I'm here to "party". I know I will enjoy teaching, but I still have this concern. Any tips?
Cathryn Sprague
Cathryn Sprague

Attendance issues

I teach a 4 hour class block and have trouble with students coming significantly late or leaving significantly early. What is the best way to handle this, especially when giving tests & quizzes? I don't feel it's fair to those who show up on time to drag tests out over the entire 4 hours, but I don't want to give out a bunch of zeroes either.
Domenick Ciaccio
Domenick Ciaccio

Adjusting sooner

I usually find the proper lecture format to fit specific student learning styles within the first quarter of the course, but this course will help me to find that connection sooner in the semester. By adjusting to the students sooner, I can relay more information.
Domenick Ciaccio
Domenick Ciaccio

First day importance

I have always felt strongly about creating a student-friendly atmosphere immediately on the first day of class. This course has not only reinforced my notion, but has taught me that the first day of class is even more important than I had originally thought. The first day can dictate the tone (for better or worse) for the rest of the semester.
Domenick Ciaccio
Domenick Ciaccio

Planning for the unexpected

There is a wide array of student backgrounds and learning styles. Proper planning and preparation allows me to explain course information smoothly and handle many surprises without losing my direction or composure.