Matthew Corbin

The value of letting students practice teamwork. Students seem to hate being paired with strangers to complete an assignment, but it is important they overcome this hatred and realize the more they practice the skill, the easier it will become, and that, avoidance of these situations is virtually impossible. 

It is important to make sure all students know exactly why the work they are doing is related to what they want to achieve, and this is something I will continue to do, make sure there is a direct connection between any writing and the students' interests or desired outcomes. 

Group work can be beneficial to enhancing student creativity and it has inspired me to add more group work to my courses. 

I learned a lot about being mindful of the different ways students access the material. Even though I would never consider trying to read or understand the material by looking at my phone, I need to learn to meet students in the environments that best suit their needs.