I just finished 117. I have found that as I teach the students are getting younger. The Y's are becoming more of the norm rather than the exception. I have through trial and error incorporated more active learning in my classroom. I am trying to pull away form the lecture format which I personally am more comfortable with and into using the tools available. I am actually finding giving some of the power to the students very freeing for me. I am requiring less of me and totally energizing my class.
Unfortunately, I am just not a techy. Even overhead projectors give me grief. I'd love to use more in the actual class rather than sending the students to the library. The library or media room tends to disrupt the focus. As our campus evolves hopefully more computers will become available in the classrooms and campus-wide internet or wifi will open up more avenues for us to explore with our students. In some ways I think the students enjoy "one-upping" the old, experienced teachers. Everyone has something to add to the class and the learning environment.
I will make lecture outlines to help my students learn the material
I just completed the course, "ED106: Enhancing Student Learning." The most valuable thing I learned was how to properly address students that have learning disabilities, and how to encourage them to be successful. I can actually apply many of the concepts discussed in this course. For example, I will work on going to my peers for help whenever I am in a situation of monitoring students that I think I will have trouble handling myself. This is a big deal for me, because I can be bad about asking others for help; I always try to work through it on my own, but sometimes that makes it worse. I end up feeling self-conscious and ashamed. As for needed support, I think we need a professional on campus who is specifcally trained in how to handle students with disabilities. We do have some resources currently available (such as a study lab), but not all instructors have the specific knowledge or expertise on how to help an LD student learn and comprehend. So a professional who has specific background in this area I think would be quite helpful.
I really enjoyed this course- I learned a great deal- I will incorporate the use of blogs in my english classes- I think that would be a great way to connect with students and for the students to connect with eachother. Lisa
Hello,
I have just completed "Active Learning"
What have I learned? I learned to keep my students engaged and retaining what they llearn by continually staying active in the classroom and lab with the students and using props and drawings among other things like maintaining classroom manangement to keep my students engaged and on track with there work. I learned how to "active-ate" any lectures I may do by involving the students with hands-on projects to help them understand more of the curiculum.
How can I apply it/ I can apply the methods I have learned by using the sequence of finding the objectives then implementing stratagies and assessments when planning my lesson. I also learned that with the correct materias and time management I can relay the lessons more effectively.
What support do I need? I need the support of my fellow instructors for advise on matters of handling "hard-to-teach" students and of my Ed managers to encourage me to make changes as needed to any lessons in which I feel would need some fine tuning
Hi - I completed ED117 - Generation Y students - this course provided some good insight into the characteristics of Gen Yers. I found it to be helpful in developing strategies for working with this generation in the classroom. Students from this generation prefer activities involving technology, however, they are not good critical thinkers and instructors need to work on this aspect with students. Most employers are looking to hire problem solvers and people who can analyze a situation. This is a challenge for this generation.
I just finished my first course ED 101 and loved it. I have been a nurse for many years yet never taught a class. This was helpful, I printed every page I could for future reference. I am excited to practice what I have learned so far. Thanks
Paulette
103 was a reapeat of many courses i have taken,however it is alsways good to reinforcve learning.
This was a great course. Especially the forum on classroom presence. Thank you!
I have just finished taking ED104; I found the course to be a good refresher. After being in the classroom for over 10 years it helps to fine tune our craft!
What have I learned?I just completed ED 104 and ED 105,I cannot tell you how much I have learned! the typical class each day and then the well prepared class,I actually am preparing my self for the next start in Jan 2012,I have so much to give and in a better way,i just cant wait.
Live to learn!
how can I apply?
the two courses have really energized me and how I am going to apply all what I have learned is that I will apply different ways to a boring or dry subject , I have visual learners in my class and have to accomadate diff ways to get thier attention,color charts,graphs,the classroom setting,all I learned in these 2 courses have given me very good ideas.
what support I may need?
I will need support from my school administartion specially with class seating,desks,chairs etc.
I found 104 to be stimulating and engaging because it focuses on students and the intricacies of the classroom setting.
I learned that there are many ways to deal with difficult situations and that the best way is to be cool and reasonable. Often we get caught up in the heat of the moment, but it is best to not be too emotionally involved when a crisis occurs.
I can apply the learning I experienced in this course by looking more carefully at my responses to students at every level of instruction--both in and out of class. Learning is always going on, so I need to be more aware of how I come across as a professional.
I have always had support from fellow faculty members and administrators at my institution. Having brief meetings with other faculty members across the curriculum offers an ideal way to learn more about classroom management issues.
I learned the value of being flexible and open to new techniques of assessing students. By varying different methods of assessment we can better find out how and what students are learning.
I can continue to apply the Socratic method, emphasizing the "Why?" question to encourage students to examine their assumptions.
The support I need involves student activities. I need students to engage. This is something that all teachers need.
This course was a very good reminder that assessment is the center of the educational mission. Assessment requires a complex relationship among students, teacher, course material, and course requirements. We are constantly assessing throughout the course from day one. Students are assessing us, too!
I found the sectiion on student learning styles to be a wonderful reminder of the complexity of student learning. If we can key in on the preferred ways of learning of our students we will be much more likely to gain access into their best ways of learning. We can learn about their learning styles sometimes by talking with them and learning more about who they are in addition to conducting learning preference questionnaires.
Thanks for a great course.
Perhaps the most important I've learned from sharing in the threaded discussions and "Loung" posts is that we all share a great deal in the way we identify and meet challenges ! This is both motivating and comforting.
I've re-committed to my extensive introductions as the glue that bonds us as a group. Thanks!
I have learned a great deal through this course. I am new to the teaching sector, but have been in my field of expertise for quite a while. It was interesting to me to learn the mistakes new instructors can make. I feel as if I could have easily fallen into 1 or 2 of them myself. I learned that I must take a step back and assess myself to assure that I am assessing the students in the best possible way.
Fortunately for me, I am working in an institution that has been very supportive. Other faculty members have taken me under their wings and are guiding me along. I feel with their help, and other online courses, that I will gain further advice and knowledge pertinent to teaching.
I just finished the ED104. What an experience this was for me as a professor in accounting! I was ready to submit my Class Prospectus to administration I changed the entire Prospectus for the class. I used the font change, boxing and due dates highlights for the students. When I opened the class I used humor, facts of the class and also showed them the final exam so they knew what the expectations were for the class.
It was a joy taking this course and making changes or adjustments to boost the teaching habits that I was doing! I was surpriesed how excited these students wee when they left the class on the first day. Naturally I was tired but the students were energetic for next weeks material and to come back to class for the learning process of the material.
I did say to them you can leave this room and hate Accounting and you can leave this classroom and love it, but remember this I am here to educate you on the subject because you need the course for your career. Whether you are going to be an Acountant, enterpernuer or use this in your personal life this course will be needed and used by all of you.
Remember if you own assets or have many liabilites this class will assist you in the process.
Great Educational course ED104!
I just finished ED105 and even though I knew more than 80%
of the material before I started the course, I always find something new to
learn.
I know that I’m the one closest to the student so a lot depends
on me. I’ve been applying a lot of these techniques in my classroom already and
I can testify that they really work.
Even though I do have a support I wouldn’t mind having more
of it. Support is like money- you can never have too much of it.
I just finished ED105 and even though I knew more than 80%
of the material before I started the course, I always find something new to
learn.
I know that I’m the one closest to the student so a lot depends
on me. I’ve been applying a lot of these techniques in my classroom already and
I can testify that they really work.
Even though I do have a support I wouldn’t mind having more
of it. Support is like money- you can never have too much of it.
