Donald Kraska

And to that end, tend to skim over things, trying to get to what they want to do fast. I am older than probably anyone reading this, I retired a long time ago from industry, I was an Engineer and Systems designer and programmer, and teach Algebra because I like it, know it cold, and enjoy challenging younger students who "think they know what is important". Usually they don't. One fellow, when contacted about his failing grade [not much work turned in] told me that he was very busy concentrating upon the details a computer game that he was involved… >>>

I teach Algebra online, and many students [older ones, especially] think they just can't understand Algebra. They have been through it before. So I try to change that outlook. The online chat is recorded and archived for the students who don't attend the live chat. So I always listen to part of the archive to see how it sounds [no video - just mike]. I look for technical improvements needed such as changes in volume and distortion, and background noise. Then I listen to my speaking style, to monitor how effectively I am speaking. Students like to know I'm human,… >>>