Stepping into a classroom environment after 19 years in the field doing everything from computer repair to high voltage towers, it was a culture shock. Anyone that has spent any time in an occupation has been an instructor at one time or another. The format for OJT is definitely easier for me to be effective in. After a year in the classroom I have noticed that my normal sarcastic attitude does not go over quite as well as at a job site. The first key, I have learned, to developing into an effective instructor is management of the classroom. Many students try to take control of the room, as well as, not give the course their undivided attention. While we are all adults, many students still have yet to develop the professional attitude in dealing with differing groups. Once the classroom is effectively lead, the rest just seems to fall into place.