I find it helpful to go around the room and have the students introduce themselves because it helps me learn their names. I have them also state their career plan. I have a sheet that I always hand out at the beginning of the semester that has several questions on it. The questions include: It has their favorite subject. Their career goal. Their current job. Their class expectation. This lets me know if they are working 50 hours a week and trying to go to school, what is their favorite subject, their expectation of the class and what career goals they have and it helps me teach to their needs and understand them better.