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Ask a question from your peers to help you in your professional work. Seek different points of view on a topic that interests you. Start a thought-provoking conversation about a hot, current topic. Encourage your peers to join you in the discussion, and feel free to facilitate the discussion. As a community of educators, all members of the Career Ed Lounge are empowered to act as a discussion facilitator to help us all learn from each other.

Chanel McGoffney

first impression

How do you know how aggressive to be? Because I feel like if you are to nice then they try to run you over!

Chanel McGoffney

preparation

Hoe does a class outline and syllbus really differ?

Theresa Flanagan

ED103

I found it very helpful the different forms of questions for tests or quizzes. Thank you.

Theresa Flanagan

ED103

I would love to have an ice breaker for my first day of my class. At the present time I teach Tooth Morphology. I loved the idea about doing the minute paper, any more suggestions?

Samuel Makun

Learning Styles

Most students fail because some instructors fail to recognise that students have different learning styles. I have a nagging question about how to handle a situation where a student is listening to music (Ipod) while attending lecture.Is that an acceptable learning style?

William Mostoller CHEP

Showing Up Early

This is a tactic that the director of my department has already suggested. After struggling with the idea of waking up another half hour early, I am going to start applying this strategy. I have been noticing that it takes me some time to get the class "up and running". Maybe if I was there early I could better set the stage and we could hit the ground running when the class starts.

Georgia Okoro

Getting students involve in active learning.

As and instructor during my lecture and my activities, when i come across a student that is quite and like to stay to him/her self i will do group activitis to get that student involved and to also express how important it is to work with others because in the work force he or she is requiered to work with and talk to others.

Dionne Jackson CHEP

Ensuring that students are following you

I think that it is important to ask questions relevent to the content you are teaching at different intervals throughout your lecture. Watching the facial expressions of your students will allow you to pinpoint who you may need to ask questions to. This will ensure understanding of the material.

Dionne Jackson CHEP

Remembering our students are individuals also

As our students enter into our rooms for the first time they are only names and numbers. It is our job as the instructor to get to know theie learning needs as individuals. Asking them appropriate questions about their educational needs is a great way to start. This information can assist you in creating an appropriate learing environment for the entire class.

Kristie Henson

retention

what is the best way if you tech on block courses to cover past material,without reteaching subjects

Kristie Henson

learning environment

i have found that mixing theory and hands on activities together allows for the best learning environment.I have found it keeps the students interested and allow the instructor to help the students during the learning process

Kristie Henson

music

I agree that music can be soothing and uplifting

Kristie Henson

group discussion

what is the best approach for group discussion in the classroom,without having only a small percentage contribute?

charlena hunt

Preporation

What are some strategies that are used commonly for preporations to teach a college level class for the first time?

charlena hunt

Teaching OT

I teach keyboarding and typing also intro to microsoft word 2007.This is not a very interesting topic and can become boring quickly. Any one have any suggestions on activities that make class more upbeat?

charlena hunt

Getting to know you activities

I am looking for sugguestion on first day activities for college students in order to make them comfortable working with eachother in groups. Are there any suggestions that anyone may have?

Dionne Jackson CHEP

Being a great role model!

Be aware of how you present yourself especially the first day because the students are closely observing you. They expect professionalism, honesty, and empathy with a cherry on top:) The students deserve all of this also. Alot of my students have started our program with many changes made in their personal lives. They deserve the best education possible.

Karla Horrell

No response to "Are there any questions?"

How do you suggest we go about soliciting questions when we get no response to "Are there any questions?"

Karla Horrell

Meeting the Class for the First Time

When meeting my class for the first time, I feel it is very important that I share with with my students my professional experience outside of the 'teaching world'. This helps convey that I am an expert within my field. I also encourage my students to tell me about themselves - what they are hoping to get out of the class and what the aspire to do after obtaining their education.

tom hoshour