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I really liked this class. I liked how it explained the "big picture" and how to break down the steps into a road map for the students so they can grasp the concepts. I also liked the encouragement and the necessity to move around the classroom. This was very helpful to me since I am tethered to my podium.. I will definitely use the suggestions of note cards and carry them around!! Last night in my class I walked around with my notes and made a point to connect with each student too. Floating is a really cool concept. I… >>>
I am a new instructor too. I have found this course very helpful for different stratagies to manage my class and what to do if I have exta time and always have a back up plan!! The tips are extreamly revelent and very useful!!
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This class was great!! I learned a lot about what can and what really doesn't work so well in the classroom. I will definitely use the peripheral learning tools and use more color and mix up my seating arrangements. I will also use the ideas of having something new or different in the class room to stimulate discussion and bring some emotional ties to the learning. I also found it helpful learning about the Reptilian effect as well as the Pygmalion effect and that affects student learning.