technology and technical teaching
When using electronic curriculum and presentation it is wise to make certain all is in working order just prior to class start time. It may have worked fine the night before, but it may not work at all in the morning. Have a back-up plan if the electronic version goes down. Keep one set of all electronic material available on paper just in case.
Be aware of varying levels of apprehension towards electronic curriculum with older students. Show enthusiasm and have their peers assist them to establish more group cohesion. If some prefer to take notes on paper, let them. We are here to learn and if their learning style is based on note taking via paper, let them be, but show the value of electronic notes.
Show them all the various formats for electronic submissions of labs, homework, etc. Do it slowly, as a group and repeat often when a term starts.
great point and very important in the automotive technology program
DAVID,
Great advice for instructors to follow. This is how success is achieved in the classroom. You are able to keep the class moving forward and engage the students even if there is some challenge that occurs in the process.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
