Linda Des Jardines

Linda Des Jardines

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One of my biggest problems is students texting during lecture. Although this behavior is explicitly prohibited in the syllabus, many students have their cell phones out and text throughout the period. This semester I stressed the first day of class that I do not want to see a cell out during class. They cannot use their cell phone as a calculator (I teach math). I explain that if they are texting that they are not listening and concentrating and math requires full concentration. I still have had students text however. They think I don't see it so when I do,… >>>

My math students always tell me they are visual. I take that to mean they don't want to read the book but would rather be shown how to do a problem. Yet they don't practice on their own. I've found that making them practice in class has become very effective.

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