Aida Diaz

I agree.  As you move around the classroom and listening to the conversations, you can interject a positive note or two.  I would then share with the whole class several of the comments I overheard and invite more comments from the entire group.

Hi Debra

I too took this course and found it very rewarding.  I would also recommend EL 102.  It has excellent information for a new instructor but also good reminders for those of us who have been teaching for a while.  It reinforces many things we may already do.

Good luck in your teaching. 

Aida

Students sometimes think it is easier to take online classes not realizing that Time Management is critical.  I do an activity with the students on the first Live Chat re: the number of hours there are in a week and everything we try to do during that week.  Students are always surprised to see time going into the negative. 

It always ends up taking time from studying in order to be able to complete the other things on the To Do list.

I too have taken this course and found the information very helpful.  It helps you in your organization and writing your lessons as clearly as possible.

Hi Kimberly

I have found that to be true every semester.  I also have found that I can't use the same plan for each class for the same reason.  One group may have a good understanding of the information while the other group needs more hand holding.  I still love it!!!

My background is in teaching and I still enjoy learning about new techniques or even repeating old information.  Many times it confirms what I'm doing is on the right track or it shows me a new twist to try in the classroom.  This is especially true with online learning.  I love it!!!