Mary Lou Purnell

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Digital books are great for those learners that like to scan the material before reading it. They are also very helpful to find specific answers to questions.

Mary Lou Purnell

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Instructor Forums

Instructor forums in the industry are a great way to support one another in challenges with teaching. Student success can be promoted by joining these forums.

Mary Lou Purnell

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Class Wiki

A class wiki seems to be a comfortable place for the student to go. It might be a less formal setting, but we also must be careful with information in this setting.

Mary Lou Purnell

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Practice

Putting technology into practice and repeating its uses during tasks makes it familiar. When a student reaches that point it builds confidence with new technologies.

Mary Lou Purnell

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Overcoming disabilities

I have noticed at times when a student discloses a disability other classmates are more than willing to help them overcome it with suggestions for improvement.

Mary Lou Purnell

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Motivators

Giving the student expectations and required learning outcomes from the start can be a motivator.

Mary Lou Purnell

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Student Groups can hinder progress

Students will need to be excited about group work in order to accept the assignment. Alway explain why the group work is necessary and the advantages it can bring to the table.

Mary Lou Purnell

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Making Eye contact

Eye contact can be made by changing your position in the room frequently as well.

Mary Lou Purnell

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Mnemonics

I have students personalize mnemonics during class. Retention comes easier when it is personalized.

Mary Lou Purnell

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Seating

I use seating that promotes teamwork. It is an important component in their field of study. It promotes success in the classroom and cohesion among classmates.