I find it helps to get the student excited about the class through the labs that they are going to work on and relate the lab information to the class material.That way the class is about the hands on labs,and the class info. gives them the material to be able to do the labs.
Hi Jacqueline,
How creative! Anything that is personalized is a big seller. People love to be paid attention to.
Patricia
I like to with an introduction to the course and all relevant data accompanied by a personal data sheet asking the students for career/goal oriented questions. In having the students answer questions regarding their "dreams" I can tie those goals into the course content so that they see the value in the material as it applies to them. I find that personalizing the material enhances the interest level hence the buy in. "What's in it for me," is my tactic.
Hi Talyon,
Students will typically jump on the band wagon when you are excited.
Patricia
Hi David,
Energy and excitement are contagious. If you have it, the students just may catch it.
Patricia
Most of my students are eager to learn. I caution them to pay attention and not to try and fit this material into what they already know-because it is totally different concepts they have to understand. Keeping the class engaged in a discussion about the subject, constantly asking questions, and "what if" senarios instead of long drawn out lectures. Showing enthusiasm and passion shows you really care about the subject, and is contagious!
I let my own excitement show about the courses objectives
Hi Philippe,
Students appreciate being taught practical concepts. They want to know how information is going to help them in the work palce.
Patricia
Hi James,
Caring is a good way to get students to buy in. In addition to what you've mentioned enthusiasm, passion, knowledge, etc.
Patricia
I think if you show excitement, passion and knowledge of what you teach, the students respond in a positive way, this shows the students that you care for the industry that they want to make a commitment to and that you care about them so they can have the best information to help them reach their goals.
Hello everyone, I relate what they are going to learn in the course to the working world. I not only highlight the subject matter but also talk about how important it is to work efficiently. In our industry "time is money"
Hi Lisa,
Wow, you sure know how to get your students to buy in! I can tell you win your students over. I like the comments you've made.
Patricia
I greet every student as they "walk in the door". In the online format I try to greet students within 24 hours of posting. I like to add a personalized comment regarding their bio and I like to address any concerns or questions they have right away.
Hi Keith,
It is always good when you can talk about your own experiences to get buy ins from students.
Patricia
Hi Mark,
I would even emphasize how you want everyone to get involved.
Patricia
That's what I am seeing from this course. I have a final group report routine, but I am goint to see that the groups are formed much earlier in my course schedule, ensuring shy people get involved. Plus, as my experience teaching continues to develope I will learn to call on the shy guys sooner.
Hi Mark,
You kind of have to MAKE shy students speak up as you have stated.
Patricia
I share my own experience,once being in thre shoes to becoming an instuctor.I also share outside experience such as externships I am proof that it can done.
I like carefully selecting examples from my own experience when topics get dull, thus openning up to students and allowing them to relate. Being included in the discussion isn't possible for the most shy; so at the end of the discussion I probe for answers from the students who never talk up.
Hi Jimmy,
Enthusiasm is a trickle down effect, and it is a good way for students to buy in. Also, students appreciate instructors being genuine. They can tell when you are not sincere.
Patricia
