Valuing Students
It is so important that instructors value and respect their students. I get to know each of the names of my students on the very first day of class. I address them by name in class at every opportunity that arises. This makes them feel important and that their professor actually cares about who they are and wants them to succeed.
Jeffrey,
Right you are. It is a wonder that anything gets done due to the time spent on the keeping current with Facebook. The more we can connect them to the course via social networks like this the greater the engagement level.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Look at one of their favorite past times: Facebook! Today's youth are in a constant process of saying something about themselves, and seeking the "likes" of others.
Kathleen,
This is such an important part of being an effective learning leader. Knowing their names shows them you care about them as individuals and that you want to help them be successful.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
