It was hard to return this semester as it was the beginning of the school year. I am really glad that all of my materials were already prepared. I didn't have to recreate anything because I was able to use the same handbook with my syllabus and other pertinent information included. I also have the advantage of having my students for the entire year so I did not have to come back to a new set of students. I am getting a lot of new transfer students from other schools even though I am already at 28 for each class. Can you believe the counselors are asking me to take more students, beyond the 28 requirement?
I really haven't done anything differently this semester except make a few seating changes for my talkative students. Oh, my students seem to think I became too strict over the break because I will not longer allow them to watch CSI on Friday and I made them take handwritten notes, using their own paper instead of providing them with fill in notes that I usually prepare and print for them. I really haven't stopped with CSI, I just want them to think that. I want to throw them off. They get so used to some things and I just wanted to change it up a bit. The note taking changes is just because I always advise them of how important it is to take notes and I want to show them different ways to do this. I advised them that they will appreciate this later, especially in college. Overall, the semester has gotten off to a good start and it is down hill from here.
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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?
3 comments:
I agree that is was hard to return especially after two weeks off. I also was able to use the material that I had used 1st semester and I agree that I felt much more relaxed and prepared. My students also accuse me of becoming too strict over the break. I really haven't - just needed to establish a "strict" presence so that my students can learn more effectively. I have much better acting students this semester. The majority of them are upper level and really want to be in the clas.
I totally agree with you on the notetaking. I use powerpoints for almost every lecture. The main points are on that powerpoint, but the students must recognize and add the additional notes to their notes. Its all about preparing them for college and life!!!!!!!!!!!1
Yes, it is a good idea to prepare this generation for college and notetaking is just one of the ways that will help them succeed. I agree with you on changing up the pattern because that teaches them that life is full of changes, some they may like and some they may dislike. In the end, how well they overcome and adjust to the change is the question. Keep up the good work!
I think that note taking is very important in the public safety profession. I know Police have to write reports and those reports have to be able to stand up in court. You also have to listen well to take notes and I know those in public safety have to be good listeners. This sounds like a good plan and I applaud you. Dr. J.
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