Get Your Students Hired
Julie,
Employing methods that will enable your students to become more autonomous, is an effective way to prepare them for their careers. If instructors do not provide these types of opportunities, it could create a culture of "highly dependent" students.
Tremayne Simpson
I always tell my students to "compliment your education with research" bring it to the table. Let's discuss all results in compliment or in contrast.
In one course I teach we use carburetors on our engines (which is old technology that few students understand). When I describe how a carburetor works, I always compare it to modern fuel injected engines (which the students usually have a decent grasp of how it works)...both systems achieve nearly the same thing in the end but use totally different methods to get there.
Students are given a timeline as to when each section is required to be completed. The instructors can log onto the portal and track their participation. Once they complete the Simpro quizzes, the individual grades are averaged and counted as either a test grade or counted under the category of "Assignments" which weigh less than a test grade. Personally, I count the individual grades under assignments.
Anthony,
As I explained to Krista, there is an immense value to using field equipment and visuals aids, during lecture. Textbooks and lecture notes can provide great information, however the students receive an authentic experience when they are able to practice with the equipment.
Tremayne Simpson
Anthony,
As I explained to Krista, there is an immense value to using field equipment and visuals aids, during lecture. Textbooks and lecture notes can provide great information, however the students receive an authentic experience when they are able to practice with the equipment.
Tremayne Simpson
Krista,
This is a great way to implement technology in your course. Our instructors also try to provide students with the opportunity to utilize industry equipment and realistic visuals, whenever possible. The visuals in the textbook do not produce the same responses that are seen, when students are presented with the actual equipment.
Tremayne Simpson
We have the actual products that students are being trained to operate, diagnose and service as the lessons are being taught. It's a lot easier for all if the students can learn in small doses and get them right in front of the equipment so they can immediately apply what they learn.
Jeremiah,
I agree, utilizing the internet or student portal as a medium for submitting assignments, enables the student to establish a comfort level with technology.
Tremayne Simpson
Jeremiah,
I agree, utilizing the internet or student portal as a medium for submitting assignments, enables the student to establish a comfort level with technology.
Tremayne Simpson
Pearl,
For the most part, are the students voluntarily inclinded to used the Simpro program or do they respond to incentives for participation? We have presented our students with several supplemental learning tools that can effectively assist them with their courses, however the instructors have had a difficult time with getting the students to use the resources in a self-directed manner. Therefore, incentives are usually presented to influence their participation (i.e "extra credit").
Tremayne Simpson
Quite honestly I dont give an alternative on some assignments, however I give them plenty of time to go to our learning resource center to familiarize themselves with PC, and I will help them to navigate the net since this is the way of the future. This way by the time they graduate they will be ready for the work place.
Kevin,
I agree that PowerPoint presentations can serve as great tools for instructors. I feel that it is important to limit the amount of text that is included on each slide, so that the students can focus on the instructor and not just the information on the slide.
Tremayne Simpson
power point slides are a great way to drive home the main topics of the maiterial being coverd.
Some students are visual learners.
Pearl,
Is your course conducted as a "Hybrid" course (combination of "on-ground" and online) or is the Sympro trainer assigned as a course supplement?
Tremayne Simpson
andrew,
Enabling your students to compare and contrast techniques is a great way for them to apply concepts that they have learned in class. What medium of technology do you assign for them to use, to complete this assignment?
Tremayne Simpson
Alexandra,
I am sure that your students appreciate this integration of technology. Do you find that your students (in general) are able to understand course-related concepts easier, using the application?
Tremayne Simpson
Julie,
This is a general issue with career colleges, in that we acquire students from various backgrounds and skill levels. How do you adhere to the students that are well-versed in regards to computer literacy? Do you provide them with alternative assignments to keep them engaged, while you get the others "up-to-speed"?
Tremayne Simpson