Susan Polick

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Creating a positive learning environment

Hi - Thanks for your post to the forum. Thank goodness the old days of "desks in a row" are gone! Spaces such as you describe, foster interactivity and students who are comfortable can focus more on what they are learning. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

Susan Polick

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Using CATs as sources of instructor and student feedback

Hi Danny, Thanks for your post to the forum. That mix of assessments is ideal! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

Susan Polick

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

Hi John, Thanks for your post to the forum. This also demonstrates the relevance of what they are learning. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

Susan Polick

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Selecting instructional strategies for visual learners

Hi Issa, Thanks for your post to the forum. So many of our students are so used to the visual/audio stimulation that they are constantly exposed to through technology; so, it really does help when we add it to our instruction! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

Susan Polick

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Creating a positive learning environment

Hi Anthony, Thanks for sharing some great ideas for creative learning environments! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

Susan Polick

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Selecting testing formats

Hi Michael, Thanks for your post to the forum. I agree that it important to consider our students when we are choosing assessments. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

Susan Polick

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Using CATs as sources of instructor and student feedback

Hi Victor, Thanks for your post to the forum. Great reasons to use regular short quizzes! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick

Susan Polick

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Using CATs as sources of instructor and student feedback

Hi Kimberly, I like your idea of a CAT posted as students come into class! Susan Polick

Susan Polick

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Assessing general education skills

Hi Glenn, You are very welcome! It is unfortunate that we see so many students lacking those basic skills! Susan Polick

Susan Polick

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Involving all students in questioning sessions

Hi Everett, Thanks for your post to the forum. Thanks for sharing a great example of skill application! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan Polick