Glendine Lipford

I really liked the idea of posting the ice-breaker questions to find out how students think!

I like the idea of shifting gears when an instructor realizes something is not working.  This can be done successfully without altering the content of the course, but shifting gears may help students feel a bit more of community and become more engaged.

These color assessments seem to be pretty accurate.  I'm going to suggest to my coworkers that the take the color assessment and we'll compare notes at our next meeting!

Although all assessments may give us a glimpse into a student's personality or temperament, applying that knowledge to a course site is the challenge, especially if the class is large.  I do think this knowledge would also be helpful when working with students one on one.

Many student emails sent to instructors begin and end of a negative note. "You're teaching method is too difficult and I'm failing."

Adding self-disclosure statements can be helpful here and also addressing a student's anxiety level before offering solutions.

I have found a mix of students' knowledge of technology.  Many are very savvy about technology and what it can do, while others are afraid of it.  Many "older" students have not kept up with the newer trends.  As an instructor, I try to use technology that is user-friendly to all students, not just some.  

I have found a mix of students' knowledge of technology.  Many are very savvy about technology and what it can do, while others are afraid of it.  Many "older" students have not kept up with the newer trends.  As an instructor, I try to use technology that is user-friendly to all students, not just some.