Sam Goodrum

Blog Comment

ED104 - New Perspectives on an "old" Topic

I found this module very informative. It included several practices that I can incorporate into the classroom. For example, I will begin to use BOTH intrinsic AND extrinsic motivators.

Sam Goodrum

Blog

ED102

I somewhat enjoyed this module. I like the fact that it talks about enthusiasm and addressing different learning styles. The videos from Harvard Business School are GREAT. I wish it contained more of them. I KNOW there's more great material in there.

Sam Goodrum

Discussion Comment

HBS

I really like the video from Harvard Business school wherein the instructor talks about 4 aspects of great instructors. In particular, he talks about 'knowing your students'. That's VERY important. You must teach STUDENTS, not MATERIAL. I also like the fact that he says "don't humiliate your students."

Sam Goodrum

Discussion Comment

Change in the classroom

I like the fact that the lesson teaches us to 're-focus" our efforts if we get the sense that our instruction is not accomplishing the objectives of the course. I also like the fact that various learning styles are addressed. It's mandatory to address the learning style of each & every student in any given course.

Sam Goodrum

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Student Retention

I really like the way this module focuses on the human side of being an instructor. Caring about students is the first step to having good student retention. I particularly like how the module mentions that an instructor needs to greet an acknowledge each student upon entering the class. This shows individual attention from the VERY beginning.

Sam Goodrum

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Student retention

I find Student Retention to be a very challenging part of my duties. This course is bringing several new approaches to light. So far, I'm enjoying this module completely.

Sam Goodrum

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ED 101

I also just finished ED101. The content is very good. I especially liked the videos from Harvard Business School. However, I think this course is mainly for new teachers. I have plenty of experience in the classroom. Although it was a good refresher, I don't feel as though this course taught me much that I did not already know.