Kimberly Bechtel

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The focus, with regards to marketing is definitely saying something when all a company is saying is something negative about their competitor. For one, it says that we are negative and have a lack in confidence, but also that we are not valuing our assets enough to keep focus on our campus.

Kimberly Bechtel

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Transparency

I think that we need as instructions to be truthful in information given to students and be okay with saying I do not know that, but I will get you an answer.

Kimberly Bechtel

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Diversity

I agree. It also encourages students to work as a team.

Kimberly Bechtel

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Learning styles

It is amazing how every class is compiled with students with different learning style combinations. From takling the themselves, highlighting in rainbow colors, or hands-on volunteers. I learn more everyday.

Kimberly Bechtel

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What are effective assessments?

Assessments should focus on your over all objective of what you wanted your students to take away from their course. Assessments can truly be in any shape or form, but must show the instructor what they have learned.

Kimberly Bechtel

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Assessments

The type of tests or assessments I implement are dependent on the material as well as the class. It seems that each class has its own uniquie personality.

Kimberly Bechtel

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Questioning

I do find that most often students do not participate due to the fear of being wrong. This is not the case. If I have a student give a wrong answer, this is a great opportunity to work together to solve the question correctly. This also keeps students engaged and maintains a healthy learning environment.

Kimberly Bechtel

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Learning styles

We just learned that each student has a different learning style. However, students can also have a combination of learning styles. I am an auditory, visual, and tactle learner.

Kimberly Bechtel

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Need for relevancy

Students want to see that what you are lecturing on or talking about has a direct relationship to their objective and course. Give them a WHIFM.

Kimberly Bechtel

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Motivation

As an instructor we are their personal coach to encourage students throughout their learning process. We need to be there in the good times, but most importantly when they are struggling.