if given the time, if given the tool, anyone can learn disable or not.but the most provocative aspect today is the influence and tragic result of illegal drug use in schools affecting the student population.suddenly disability takes a differente meaning, and the question is should they be treated the same way as having a disability?

I find it interesting how different colors will affect different people in different ways. Of course, we all have our favorite color, but that does not always work in a teaching environment. Normally when I use markers to demonstrate a point, I usually use dark colors (i.e. black or blue) since the board I use is white and I've noticed that lighter colors, though they may help stimulate some students, do not work on a white surface and it may increase agitation and confusion for the students. I however will split between black and blue during different times to either distinguish or emphasize certain issues which may be important for the students.

I seem to do well teaching auditory and visual learners. I teach interpersonal communication. Any suggestions on how I might reach my tactile learners with this kind of subject matter? Of course, I use hand outs each class and have students complete surveys/inventories, but I am looking for other ideas.

Making sure that each learning style is catered to in each class is critical. What teaching methods do you use to meet this goal?

In demonstrating, I find that teaching depends upon maintaining the students attention while they are observating the manipulation and discussing the task at hand.

I consider reflection a key instructional improvement. As a new instructor, I needed to develop a method of collecting insight about how my students perceived their progress in my class. Through constant reflection improvement I can ask myself how can I improve the class. Soliciting inputs beyond course evaluations, can assists in improving Presentation skills, the classroom and the laboratory.

I have always used a checklist, is the most helpful thing I can have to help ease the first class nerves. By going through the items on the list it will be clear what has been dealt with and what has been left out.

I do agree that by drawing attention to your backgroung, and experiences, you can show students how they can succeed in this field meaningfully. Since the ultimate goal of students is a rewarding career, make sure to relate objectives and discuss the importance of the course while keeping their goals in the forefront of the students’ minds.

Unique material presented. I believe that the material can be utilized immediately and enhance my course.

I find that all educators need to stay on top of their game plan by doing whatever it takes to become better prepared in the classroom. Whether it's taking these online courses or taking seminars through other professional organizations which makes us better prepared in our classroom. Glenn

I find that it's imparative that we as educators stay on our game plan in order to be better prepared for our students. We are the leaders and we are the ones who are leading by example. If we are not leading by example, our students will think less of us and in the long run they will not respect us as educators. I enjoyed this module as it reminds us the importance of staying one step ahead of our students. Glenn

I teach and have taught many computer courses. Even though it is very time consuming, I always create a Rubric to grade a specific assignment in courses like Excel, Word, or Access. By creating a Rubric, it allows me to be fair to all students. I would not look at an assignment and just say, "Oh, that looks good or nice" and assign a grade. I think it is important for each student to receive a fair grade and feedback on their work. This also plays an important role in Assessment data that may be needed for future statistics or to access if the students' are meeting the objectives of the course.

This is an area that is always a 'work in progress' for me. Although it has been a wile since I wrote my own exam, I remember some of the difficulties I faced. I remember some of the tests I thought were the best measurement of learning the students struggled with. It seemed like I was always revising questions. I guess that's part of the process though. Even with some of the standard tests that are used in my courses now, I find that some students interpret some of the questions in different ways.

I currently teach a course that uses simulation software for some of the assignments and all of the quizzes/tests. In some ways it's good because it's hands on learning and evaluation. In other ways it's not a fair way to measure the student's learning. I have a lot of students who have software glitches with this program. If the software decides to act up, they miss the points. Also the software wants you to do things a certain way. If you don't do it that way, then it marks it wrong. I have a lot of students frustrated because they don't feel like it is a good measure of their knowledge.

I've had some courses where the students are inquisitive and ask great questions. They're involved and make the learning fun and interesting. On the other hand I've had some courses where they just stare at you. When you ask questions, they don't respond and the atmosphere is boring for them and me. I think that each class takes on a personality. I've tried a lot of the techniques that were listed in the content. It was a good reminder though of things to try to engage students in learning.

I know from being both a student and teacher myself that it is important to teach to student's individual styles. In an online environment, this is quite a difficult task. Not only do you not meet your students, but you don't see them to get visual clues of learning. I know in some of the chapters there are PPT's that go along with the chapter that can help those students who need to see information. Other teachers are also incorporate other visual learning such as webcasts, etc. I think these will help a variety of learners.

Presented new material that I can use to enhance my courses. I believe that this material will benfit myself as well as the students.

Great and beneficial information that can be implemented immediately.

Very helpful information. Allows for a greater means by which to perform student evaluations.

it's up to the instructor to challenge, excite and fill those students mental capacities,but how do you deal with a student who has a mental or physical disability like autism or cerebral palsy?