Remaining technically current is an important aspect of teaching; but not just remaining current in ones' field, also remaining current with fields that support the instructor's area of teaching.

I teach in an online environment, and most of my students are adults (over the age of 25) who have chosen to return to school to further their education. Some of them act unconcerned about participating in class and submitting their assignments on time. Does anyone have any suggestions, tips, or other words of wisdom regarding how you get your students to participate in class activities?

I am teaching Medical Assistant program. So i am using Power point, explaining on the black board, showing some animations and videos. I am not using one method.

How would one best appeal to all students learning styles efficiently and effectively simultaneously.

I find that students in my classes want to know what is going to be on their tests and the answers they need to study. This takes the critical thinking aspect out of the equation. It does not help if someone else teaching the same subject will do this. It can also hurt class retention when the students want this and do not get it. Often they stop coming and do not seek or accept help. Students become overwhelmed by the amount of material they need to study in a short period of time which is what happens in excelerated learning programs. I have prepared a study guide of what they need to know about to pass the tests but some students are not satisfied with this. I also emphasize things by saying they need to know this. Does anyone have any suggestions?

student expectations are a reality. Emphasis should be placed on students not the instructor.

In order to keep learning fun, I think you must learn to engage your students in the process

How many of you experience unprofessional student behaviors in your classrooM? How do you deel with this matter?

I love the ideas for seating arrangements, the togetherness feeling is welcoming for our school because we enter new students with previous students. Music can bring attention to long dry information such as legal issues. Aroma is a great idea, I will try cinnamon to encourage and orange to calm this term.

it is good to help students memorize things through simulation

it is good to get all kinds of learning types intergrated into your class

using props is good for the learners, stimulates their ability to associate with the topic

it is good to ask the students direct questions about the topic

EXCITING. A GOOD SENSE OF THE STUDENTS AND WHAT THE EXPECTATIONS ARE.

TRYING TO DELIVER EVERY LITTLE DETAIL IS OVERWHELMING, BUT WILL BE MORE COMFORTABLE NEXT TIME TEACHING.

TRYING TO MEET EVERY LITTLE DETAIL HAS BEEN A CHALLENGE, BUT NEXT TIME WILL HAVE A BETTER SENSE AND FEEL OF THE CONTENT

EXCITING. ALWAYS REWARDING TO SEE THE STUDENTS EAGERNESS WITH MEETING NEW INSTRUCTORS. GOT A FEEL REALLY QUICKLY ABOUT STUDENTS AND WHAT THEY EXPECTED.

I HAVE BEEN FINDING IT A LITTLE DIFFICULT TO GATHER ALL THE IMPORTANT INFORMATION WITH WORKING A FULL TIME JOB 10 HOURS DAYS ON TOP OF TEACHING PARTIME. HOWEVER,IT HAS BEEN GREAT FEED BACK FROM THE STUDENT WHO RECOGNIZE THE HARD WORK BEING PUT INTO THEIR STUDIES TO PREPARE THEM FOR THE WORK ENVIRONMENT.

BEING A NEW INSTRUCTOR, THIS OVERVIEW HAS BEEN VERY HELPFUL. BROUGHT THINGS TO LIGHT WHEN FEELING A LITTLE OVERWHELMED.

Today because of so many distractions and everything being so fast pace it is so important to bring your students in and motivate them to achieve the necessary outcomes/objectives of the classr. Always present yourself (the teacher) in positive nuturing environment. The way you articulate your voice and the way you represent yourself as professional will make a major impact on you in classroom and with the students in the room. So always be enthusiastic and make sure you speak to your students just as you were publicly speaking to audience. Students will appear happier when you market and present yourself in a positive professional manner always.