Jeff Suckling

Reply to pete mata's post:

Adult learners will have challenges and with all of the outside distractions and responsibilities, the balance of school and outside is too much to handle. It may be percieved to quit is the only option.  A visit to the reason 'why i came to school' often helps. With a renewed focus on the why clarifies the importance of school. Next is to bring more attention to the benefit of the school and stress the importance of that focus needed. And third, stress that it is ok to temporarly disengage from normal activities so that… >>>

Reply to William Conner III's post:

i have an analog version to go with the new tech ways i offer curricullum delivery just in case i am unable to use the new tech.

20 minutes for each teaching component is a great way to schedule in a "state change' during the class day. Sitting for any longer and for example, continuing to lecture would just lead to lights out. For many students, class time is even longer than the time they have to sleep each day. Even for those students who are not sleep deprived, 20 minute class components keeps the students active mentally and moving around keeps the class upbeat.

the checklist are not hard to use. i do like the fact they are printable and will share them with my family and friends.

I liked this course and recommend it to other. Whether you are experianced as a teacher or brand new, you will find the course to be useful and full of practices that you can bring to your class. Thanks!