Amy Neumann

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Technology today has taken away all hard and soft skills. Younger students are so socially grounded "behind a screen" that when human interaction takes place, the student almost "freezes" and is unable to act / perform / learn. Technology today has taught students that information does not have to be learned and stored... because you can access this information in seconds with an internet search. Teachers have new struggles to overcome with teaching hard and soft skills as technology has given students an "excuse" on why NOT to learn.

Amy Neumann

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Technology and today's student

Technology today makes students lazy. Immediate answers are at their fingertips 24/7. They do not learn materials for a life time of recollection, rather for a moment to pass a test. Anything that can be done, there is a YouTube video for and information on the internet. Students feel they can look up information at anytime; therefore long-term retention is lost.

Amy Neumann

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Keeping Up with the Techies

I certainally enjoyed the Gen Y module. I actually learned a lot about myself as well. I believe that generations don't have to do with age necessarily, but the likes and dislikes of the people you are surrounded by. This was a very enjoyable module for me and being in my 40's - I'm sure what I learned within this module, I will be able to use on a daily basis!

Amy Neumann

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ML117 A Great Course

I also agree - I think this course was horrible! The presentations that my students and I do are no where near the structure of the ones taught here. I really didn't like this course and was hoping that it was going to be more "art" based.

Amy Neumann

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Assimulate with your students

It is important to assimulate with your students - find out their likes, dislikes, etc - especially when teaching age-ranged students - it builds rapport and allows for students to feel comfortable with the instructor / fellow students for help and encouragement.

Amy Neumann

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Success Rates for Students

Why do some students fail classes 2-3 times in the same class? What are some ways to improve their passing rate the first time?

Amy Neumann

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Best ways to hide mistakes

What are some of the best ways to hide instructor mistakes? For example - wrong answers, not knowing the answers, incorrect student names, etc?