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With the advancement of technology, instructors are able to be more creative while allowing students more flexibility in their learning. Since you have different types of learners, it makes sense for the instructor to be versatile in their approach. Through the usage of social media, the classrooms have taken new form; one in which the instructor of today need venture.

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Motivation

The instructor must provide motivation in order to get the students motivated. It is imperative for a student to be intrinsically motivated; which may stem from extrinsic factors.

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Improving Retention

To improve retention; it is a collective process. It involves the work of the entire institution. Everyone should be concerned with the well-being of all students...

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Intervention

Once a problem is discovered; the responsible parties can seek out ways to support and bring about change...

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The Fear to Achieve

Many students fear success... they want it but doubt it's in their realm to reach. When challenges arise, out of fear they seek to run.

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Student Retention

To keep students in a program involves creativity, a high standard, motivation from the instructor and the will from the student. The challenge however stems when the unpredictable challenges occur...

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Diverse learners

As an instructor, one is met with many challenges; some of those can include reading disabilities and comprehension barriers. Whatever the challenge may be, the instructor must work to create an inclusive environment and work to make sure all students feel accepted.

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Student groups

Students enjoy working in groups. It helps to keep them all engaged when they learn from each other.

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Students with learning disabilities

All students are capable of learning. Obviously, when one has certain challenges, it requires the instructor to be creative in ways to meet the student where they are.

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Eye Contact

Eye contact is important and welcoming for students. When students are in the classroom, they need to feel that the instructor recognizes who they are.