I thought that RT 103 contained a lot of useful information that I will try to incorporate into my classes!

Of course student retention is very important and as an instructor , because we have so much contact with the students we have a lot of influence in affecting how well they do and if they will stay on course. There are many things we can do to help the students to iron out problems they may be experiencing. Firstly we have to connect with the students and help them feel comfortable with us so that they want to come to class but also that they feel they can talk to us about any issues they may have. We need… >>>

The first week is so important for the student.  I do like the fact that faculty should be included in orientation. This would help the students.  I have found giving a quiz on the course syllabi has worked very effectively, since some students do not listen to class assignments and grading and seem to try to buck the system.  It works!!!!

I must say, this course has inspired me to create a fantastic and informative orientation for my future students!

As a fairly new Instructor, I was hired in the middle of the school year. Which meant I was not present at my current students orientation several months ago. This has provided many challenges for me. Such as being able to establish my own requirements of my students, goals, and overall tone in my classroom.

While I greatly enjoy my current class, regardless of how much of a challenge they were in the past, I am really looking forward to implementing… >>>

I just finished RT101 and it has really made me analyze what my role is in the retention process.  I love my job and plan to stay with this school for a long time.  I will be implementing the strategies discussed in my last post (developing my own student surveys, taking feedback and working on issues of concern and making sure to have short one-on-one conversations with each student every class period) and making sure I stay committed to assisting my students through out their entire journey, all the way to graduation.  

This subject which was presented in Module 4 was excellent.  I really liked this module because I am a team player and I display this at all times at school with my staff, faculty and especially my students.  I work well with all including the students.  Students come in my office just to see how I am doing and if I can give him/her some advice for class studies for the day.  I also greet all students when I see them in the hallways, lunch area and the classrooms.  My attitude toward coming to work is my passion because this is what… >>>

The first issue to getting students to engage with their own learning is to agree to disagree and let them know that there is not an entitlement of education for them to pursue. There also has to be a mitigation of standards when it comes to the ability to connect with the students on more than just the classroom level.
 
You need to teach them empowerment and what that action can do for them based on the fact that they can truly accomplish anything. Then you look at engagement and the ability to find that common denominator that strikes… >>>

E-Learning and innovation are not new “buzz-words”, but if you are not adapting to them the challenge you will face might really push your limits. Moreover, failure to accept change will also be a struggle moving forward.
 
In today’s fast moving environment there is no question that we are being faced with decisions that we might not totally accept but we need to adapt and get on board. E-learning platforms takes technology and learning and combines them into a delivery process that accelerates traditional learning while reinforcing new adaptations that allows the end user the ability to have a… >>>

I also feel that my students sometimes get what I call senioritis and they begin to realize that there is little time left to prepare for the "real world"  I try to start from the very beginning to ascertain that they are well prepared to go out into the field and  obtain a job in their field.  I reitterate to them every time I sense a bit of nervousness I let them know that they are well prepared and to keep a positive attitude. 

I have also had students who panic when they are about to graduate.  They are terrified of the real world and so they drop out during their last quarter, or switch programs so that they have to start all over again. 

Success of failure is not a one day event or even a first week activity.  Its an entire program process.  Buyer remorse can happen at anytime.  The student will experience highs and lows throughout the school term.  Its our job to identify it in the early stage before it becomes an issue.

Communication is constant now a days.  Staff, faculty, other students, family and friends all play a role in retention.  We are not fighting for the right to study but for the development of an individual in their proper place in our community.  A community that is strengthen but… >>>

this course gave ma a better understanding of what it takes to retain students, and new insight/strategies to use in the classroom.

This course illustrated some very important points for student retention.  Instructors need to care about all aspects of the student's life.  They also need to be able to understand students have other issues going on outside of school.  Students need to understand that school is a responsiblity, but they also need to feel liked, respected and understood by the faculty and staff.

I like the way the course repeated its objective over and over again.  Everytime I went back to it I reminded me what I was suppose to be getting out of the course.  I think that it is true, attention = retention.  I have noticed that pattern before at my school.  When my supervisor is out we tend to have lower retention.  I will put more effort into working with my students to get to know them better and build rapport with them. 

This training was very helpful for me as I am both a student and an instructor.  I will be able to apply many of the conecepts I learned in this course to make myself a better student and a better instructor.  Thank you.

This course has clearly confirmed that all participants, including classroom instructor, are responsible for the student's retention.  I actually believe that the classroom have more effect on the student's retention because of the amount of time they spend with the students and also if students are doing well in class and see their instructor as a mentor, they will be willing to discuss any issues with the instructor and because of the respect and trust the students have for the instructor, the instructor may be able to continually monitor the student through graduation which lets the student know some cares.......

This course has just confirmed to me how retention is such an important part of the succes of the school. It is also proven that every staff member needs to be aware of the significance. They need to be trained how each one of the team can participate in the succes of each student and lead them to graduation and ultimately to the right job.

Even though there was nothing that really surprised me in this course material, it was good to see that my concepts for retention succes were accurate.

I learned a lot of new techniques with this course.  At the same time, the course validated techniques that I am doing correctly with helping student deal with daily stress of juggling work, school, and family life all at the same time.

I deal with students who are mothers or fathers, and are working full time jobs. Learning the whole aspect of Retention in this course will assist me more in teaching them about coping with stress and challenges that come with learning, and how to effectively apply ideas of problem-solving. which will help them attain their goals and purpose why they come to this institutiton.

Works both ways towards students and the institution.

Initially, intervention techniques, Survey and Vertical Probing, are useful tools that will assist the institutiton in its success with assisting students to attain their goals.