Donald Josefik

I have found success by discussing the outcome of their efforts in class and how it relates to the path toward employment. Using discussions, start with their goals and work "backwards" through the steps and objectives of the class to achieve their goals.  During that discussion I find two things happen.  First, the students imediately realize the class objectives and relevency, and second it gives me an idea of the best learning methods to use in presenting the material.  Students quickly gain ownership in the subject matter because they now feel somewhat familiar with it.  They are more willing to actively… >>>

Blended learning will be coming to our campus in the near future.  This course has shown me aspects of this type of instruction that I had not thought of.  I have a better idea of how remote learning can be delivered and monitored, and now I see where/how/when the interaction takes place.  I plan to use much of this when the new program gets to my campus. 

I have a question however, If I am replying via email to a student could I group students with the same question and respond to them as a group?

No matter how correct or incorrect a student response to a question, their effort to respond is an open door for the instructor to respond. First I point out the positives or the correct line of his/her thought process. Even if the response is incorrect the instructor can lead with additional questions and turn it into a group discussion. This gives in my opinion the original student the feeling of leadership in the discussion since they were the first to make the attempt to repond. I find it makes them more secure in the classroom and more willing to continue… >>>