Mary Levi

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This course is off to an informative start! Nonverbal communication is important for the Instructor to recognize. These non-verbal clues assist with identifying potential learning gaps.

Mary Levi

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Engaging Online Learners

I have completed this course! I am incorporating the steps outlined when interacting with online learners, communicating coursework/assignments and providing feedback. Simply addressing a student by name, then asking how he/she is doing is an excellent approach to getting a response. Also, this course provided great insight regarding the importance of the "Working Alliance," this positive working relationships is how we gain and maintain the trust, rapport and mutual agreement with our students.

Mary Levi

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Questions

The information shared in this section was very useful. For example, when the instructor does not know the answer to a question from the student, simple state, I don't know; however, we will find the answer together.

Mary Levi

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Teaching to Learning Styles

The key to tayloring teaching for different learning styles is to allow students an opportunity to take a learning assessment. I have found that this approach works best when it is done on the first day of class. Also, by do so, this allows the instructor time to review the results and plan course delivery according.

Mary Levi

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Motivating Students

Being empathic is essential when a student lacks motivation. Trying to work, taking care of family needs and trying to attend school can become overwhelming. In the past, I have shared my own personal experiences so that students will realize their goals are attainable.

Mary Levi

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Managing Participation

The idea of assigning the takative student the role of observer will help with managing participation. This has been one of my most challenging areas, and I am looking forward to implementing this idea.

Mary Levi

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Effective Lecturing

This section was insightful and informative. The different lecture types will help me prepare for successful classroom sessions. Also, knowing that we only have an attention span of 15 â€“ 18 minutes, this will prevent future brain overloads during lectures. Finally, I love the idea of note cards, this concept will help me stay on track with making the key points during class.

Mary Levi

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First Class Meetings

After all the time spent preparing to meet my class on the first day, I still feel a little nervous. My most concern is making a great first impression as an instructor of quality and integrity.

Mary Levi

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Planning and Preparation

I have found that being prepared for a class session enables a more efficient learning environment.

Mary Levi

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Professionalism

I agree that establishing a professional image in the classroom environment is a key success factor. Many students show respect to the instructor when this image is displayed.