How has the start of this semester compared with the start of the previous semester? What did you do similarly? Why? What have you done differently? Why? This semester
and last semester have been pretty much the same.Really the only thing different is that I have 2 engine classes and 1 engine performance class this semester verses Electrical and suspension classes last semester.What I have done the same this semester is to continue group work using the bonus system and I am still going to have my students read there assignments out loud to insure that everyone is reading.I will also have the students make power point presentations to present to the class. All of these things worked well last semester.The thing that I have done differently is to push SKILLS USA to my students more, and it seems to be working. I've got three students who have said that they are joining,which is good.These are the first three students to join skills since I have been teaching.
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FINAL BLOG POST - OUR "DAILY TRIPLE" (DUE 12/1).
This week I would like you to use your imagination. You have just won the lottery and will leave your teaching post immediately to travel around the world. As you leave your keys you meet your replacement. You are asked to give this new teacher just ONE piece of advice. What would that be, and why? Enjoy your world expedition!
Blog Post - Week 7
This past week in my own teaching I felt a little disconnected which prompts my question to you, "What was the moment (or moments) when I felt most disconnected or disengaged as a teacher - the moment(s) I said to myself, I'm just going through the motions here?"
Fall Semester 2016 Blog Post - Week 6
For the past couple of weeks you have experienced asynchronous online learning (doing modules by yourself). Previously this semester you have experienced synchronous online learning (all together in the Collaborate room). Which do you think is more effective and why do you think that? Which do you like better, and why?
Fall Semester 2016 Blog Post - Week 5
This week we have what we call "open mic." You can write a post about anything related to your teaching that you would like responses from your classmates.
Fall Semester 2016 Blog Post - Week 4
Here is this week's question: "What was the event that most took me surprise this week - and event that shook me up, caught me off guard, gave me a jolt, or made me unexpectedly happy?"
Fall Semester 2016 Blog Post - Week 3
Please write a post about the following question, "In thinking about my past week teaching what is one thing I would do differently, and why?"
Fall Semester 2016 Blog Post - Week 2
Please write a post about the following question, " In thinking about my teaching activities this past week, of what do I feel most proud? Why?"
Fall Semester 2016 Blog Post - Week 1
Describe something you used in your program in the first weeks of school that you learned in the summer NTI program. How did it work? Did it get you off to a stronger start than last year?
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I think its great that your students work well in groups, are reading out loud and doing PP presentations! WOW! That's awesome. I have observed that when I let my students "teach" a section (jig saw)they love it and do a very good job. Good luck with skills USA.
I think the students enjoy doing powerpoint presentations. I think they learn so much from presenting. I think I will do the same in allowing the students to create more powerpoint presentations.
Steve,
I hope Skills goes well for you and the students. It can open a lot of doors for all of you. You are coming along very nicely with your program and with your positive attitude along with your knowledge and skills I predict you will continue to have success in your new profession. Dr. J
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