Teresa Keith

ED116 is a fantastic training course within several useful techniques that can be utilized in classes.

21st century students have embraced and utilized technology on several scales such as for social media, skype, and other various forms of entertainment.  It is equally important for students to have a classroom setting which incoporates technology into daily lesson plans in order for the individual to become globally competitive.   Academic excellence coupled with well honed technical skills is a combination possess leadership character.

Although, I have not had this argument yet I am always conscience that students are customers.  On the same hand students need to be made aware that higher education is also a privilege, and not a right.  Rights are sanctioned through written laws.  Therefore, like any privilege higher education can be taken away or denied if for any chance he or she does not hold up their end of the bargain. This includes the contract they sign first day of class which outlines behavior, class assignments, and other expectations.   I go over my rules and expectations several times during the course to keep it… >>>

I agree students need more clarification regrading expectations facing the work in college.  Students need straight forward and realistic detailed information regarding classes, test dates and other important due dated assignments.  Well developed self-management skills, logic and decision making along with problematic skills have to be well honed to excel.  Most first year college students will need that contact to feel connected to the campus so it is important to incorporate a social interactive learning in-class assignments.   This method is advantageous to the student and the facilitator and making them aware if the students are processing the information.  

It is advantagous for all concerned that we make it good practice to encourage student attendance.  Although, motivation is paticipatory it can be influenced by the leaders as seen in the eyes of the student.  Remember mentor, model and monitor comes along with reaching out to assists students and equip them with education and skills needed for the work force.