Chris RobidaCHEP

I agree that the Engrade system is a great tool for both instructors and students.  As long as the instructor inputs the data in a timely manner so that students can see every assignment and grade and are aware of what he/she is missing, then it places the responsibility for completion of all work on the students since it eliminates the excuses for not knowing what assignments were or when they were due.

@gmeers

For many, the simple thought of taking a Math course in college is enough to bring on a sweat! Many will admit that much of their prior knowledge is difficult to build on, since they have used calculators for the majority of their lives.

In one of my classes, a mini project is required wherein they each present a powerpoint of 40 different ways they can see  Math NOW in their daily lives.  It helps the students see that math is relevant...and everywhere (in sports, medicine, cooking, building,etc etc). 

When students"buy in"  to the possibility that what they are learning… >>>

@diver1wilson@diver1wilson@Kslack87

I agre....regardless, actually, of age, students need to see it, hear it, write it (notetaking!) and do it (work out problems either on their own or in small groups). Discussing, sharing,and  assisting those around them in the classroom tends to make the learning environment more closely resemble their daily work environment.                Chris R

@vwood1201 : I liked your comment about making sure the students know that we have experienced many of the same things that they are going through.so we can share some of our stories so they can continue on the journey to make their own story.

If, as a teacher, you can make the class time an enjoyable experience by using your personality as your greatest asset, then the subject matter won't scare anybody away!!

@joep : I have to agree!  I've actually (a number of times) had students on the first day they begin one of my classes tell me that they were relieved when they saw who the teacher was because whenever I had passed the in the hall long before they were ever scheduled for my class,I'd smile and say hello (or hi...)...  and I guess a friendly ( and "somewhat" familiar) face in front of the class is a stress reducer!

Wow...I just reread this.....and I know it's WAAAAAAAAY too long a sentence!

This is not really a reply to anyone, but I've been looking for Best Classroom Practices type of posts from anyone who has completed the ED201 course (re Disabilities in the classroom)...ANYONE HAVE INFO???