Troy Ivory

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I find Power Point presentations to helpful at certain times, but can can become routine if used to often. They work best when a specific topic requires graphics and special features.

Troy Ivory

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Field Trips

I have noticed that students get excited about going on a field trip because they get to see the relevence of whta they are doing in class.

Troy Ivory

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Instructor Experience

I have come to know that it is better to be a teaching professional than a professional teacher when it comes to technical courses. Students tend to respect the experience factor.

Troy Ivory

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Angry Students

I have found that simply listening to a student vent can help to defuse the situation. Sometimes they just need to vent after a trying day at work or certain home problems.

Troy Ivory

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Blaming others

I try to get the student to understand that in the professional world when you are given an assignment to accomplish, you don't have the luxury to lay the blame on someone else.

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Late Assignments

I like to use a sliding scale on late work, usually 10 points per week up to 50 points. This gives the student every opportunity to submit the work and is fair to the other students.

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Testing

I enjoy giving application oriented test.

Troy Ivory

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General Assessment

I like to engage students in general conversation at times to determine if they are taking their course work seriously.

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Questioning

I find it helpful to ask question of students that have experience relevent to the topic.

Troy Ivory

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Learning Styles

I find that visual and appplication oriented activities work best for my students.