Kiona Pritchard

Blog Comment

I think this is a great idea! I try and do this throughout class, but I think that actually putting it down on a pop quiz is the best way of showing the students that they actually retained something from the last class.

Kiona Pritchard

Blog Comment

KEEPING STUDENT'S ATTENTION

I love reading everyone's comments and posts regarding ways to engage students. I wonder though regarding content. I have 1 hour twice a week and have a ton of material that my students absolutely must know in order to pass the nursing boards. Any suggestions on how to incorporate learning of new material in a fun way?

Kiona Pritchard

Discussion Comment

Mentoring new instructors

I agree Jessica. As a new instructor myself, I found that I did actually bother my program chair by asking her so many questions! I also find it hard to ask any of the other nursing instructors around the office any questions b/c most of them hold the notion that "I found out the hard way, so should you." Very difficult. I think it should be a mandatory part of the job to be mentored and then be groomed to be a mentor. It would create cohesiveness and more of a team atmosphere.

Kiona Pritchard

Discussion Comment

Mentoring new instructors

As a nurse, we are introduced to the idea of mentors from the very beginning. We many not necessarily want to be mentored by the person assigned to us, but it gives us a starting point. As an instructor, I feel this would be a good option as well. Having someone to seek for guidance would be great.