This very important for us as instructor to asses your students all the time as sometimes you could think that the information was well received and processed by your students but you discover the opposite when you start asking questions related to what you just covered, so this is as important as teaching because it will reflect the amout of knowlege really recievedby your students. Thanks

I like to try the information i learn, and i took the content of this course to my class and it diffenetly helped me alot and i am telling you it is very helpful for the students because you know that different student have different way of recieving and processing the information, so i really thank you for this great course and i recommend everyone to take this course and practice it with his/her students and i am very sure that you will be surprised by the result. Thanks

I often times have a VERY hard time getting students to ask questions while lecturing. Kinda like pulling teeth sometimes. I wonder if anyone has any advice to help me get them to speak up.

I did spent couple of hours there but i think it is a very helpful course and it diffinetly worth it. as it showed me many ways to deliver my information in a smooth way. the next day i practiced some of the information i learned her and it did help me out. i strongly encourge everyone to take this course and most important to practice it. Good luck.

I did spent couple of hours there but i think it is a very helpful course and it diffinetly worth it. as it showed me many ways to deliver my information in a smooth way. the next day i practiced some of the information i learned her and it did help me out. i strongly encourge everyone to take this course and most important to practice it. Good luck.

Hello All, I always debate the idea of providing my students with an oral resume on the first day of class. I hesitate with this idea because I do not want to come off as being "know it all" Does anyone have any suggestions on how to give a brief introduction on my education/experience?

Hello my name is Lauren Lopez and I am a Mathematics Instructor at a Technical College, in Atlanta, Georgia. Over the last six years, I have realized that my students become more engaged in the classroom if the content is connected to real-world application. I believe retention is stronger if students can apply the content to their personal lives.

I have found that mixing up active learning strategies keeps students on their toes. I have one project where they start out as a group, then work individually, then incorporate the other students individual parts in their projects, then funnel it into all back into a group project. Which is how they will end up working in the industry. The skills and concepts that they need to learn are onion skinned (layered) into the project. I start with "Why am I doing this?". If I do not have an underlying "philosophy" for my course/lesson I'm starting on a weak foundation. I then pick a delivery method(s). Then at the end of it (the preparation process) I figure out how to measure the success of the endeavour.

AS AN INSTRUCTOR I FOUND THAT USING A STRUCTURED LESSON PLAN/ AND OR LECTURE NOTES WILL ENABLE ME TO REACH OUT TO EACH STUDENT LEARNING STYLES.

Hello, When planning out my lessons for a class I can often carry the same plan into my class each time I teach it. Often this works out just fine, but occasionally I run into a problem that can throw the plan off. Class size. Some classes can be much smaller than other and I find myself blazing through the material in half the time I normally would (less questions, better skilled students, etc...). While I try to have a contingency plan in place when this happens even that can fall short and I almost feel bad by 'assigning extra work' because they are a small class or if part of the class decided not to show up. Is there a good approach to handling this phase of planning without feeling like the students who did make it to class are not being punished? Thank you, Doug Hamilton

It is clear that the behavior and attitude of the istructor will influence student learning. It is also clear that in an accelerated program there is little time to spend on backpaddling if these things get in the way of learning. This means that to have self awareness prior to teaching is beneficial for a successful learning session.

to determin the test i would use on my students, i would have to watch how well they learn. if theyseem as if they are not fast learners than i wouldn't give a multiple choice test. i would review before test and every now and then give them a answer the blank test to make them think and they would just know things by momery but they would have knowledge of it.

i think that multiple choice testing is good for a teacher with alot of students but it also is not good for the students because they want keep information they learned in thier mind they will just know things by recalling what they see.

using hands on techniques allow me as an istructor to teach things clearly in a way that my students can understand it.

using hands on techniques help me to give my students an clear understanding of how to to certain procedures.

As a nurse, we are introduced to the idea of mentors from the very beginning. We many not necessarily want to be mentored by the person assigned to us, but it gives us a starting point. As an instructor, I feel this would be a good option as well. Having someone to seek for guidance would be great.

what tool can be used to assess a students skills and where they need continuing help?

How do you get you students involved?

Most of the classes I teach have a hands on component. Most of the time is active learning in Film and television classes and since the majority are adult students I try to keep lecturing in front of a class to a minimum so I do not get the bobbing heads. (sleeping student) Shana Lawton Adjunct Faculty

Too often I've sat through boring lecture presentations. I believe that the teacher must find creative ways to present their information. Be really different and almost shocking without going overboard. If you're a history teacher, you may want to dress up in the time period you are discussing. Make up songs to bring your points across. I knew one kindergarten teacher that would have the class prepare a musical play for the entire term and preform it for the parents. They were enacting out the Civil War. Use props and be creative and most importantly, show your passion for what you do.