Richard Beard

Love online learning and the technology that goes with it

Keep students engaged and interested in course content

Passive learning is not totally bad, if fact sometimes it is good

For the student to be engaged the instructor needs to develop a good online course and course with rubrics.

What is the best approach a new instructor can use to prepare for their very first day of class?

This module is very beneficial for the new instructor.  They need to be prepared and have confidence in themselves

It is always very difficult to deal with a disruptive or angry student.  They want to blame everyone but themselves.  Always make sure when dealing with any angry student that you have means of removing yourself from the situation.

I really learned alot in this module.  I liked the different types of students that we deal with on a daily basis and the solutions for each.

I have learned a great deal from this module.  I like the idea of spicing up your syllabus for the students to make it more interesting.  I think it is very important that we, as educators, lay down the framework and expectations of the class.  Set rules early and be consistent.