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Denise Caparula

Trying Something New? Seven Things that Boost Success Rates - 1 views

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implementing new ideas

shared by Denise Caparula on 31 Aug 16 - No Cached
  • Don’t just up and do it because you think it sounds like a cool idea.
    • Denise Caparula
      Denise Caparula on 31 Aug 16
       
      So common with tech! Rather than first considering the learning objectives and how best to accomplish them, many start with some cool thing they'd like to use and work in reverse.
  • aren’t done in isolation
    • Denise Caparula
      Denise Caparula on 31 Aug 16
       
      You don't have to teach in a silo! Running new ideas past a colleague and discussing them can help you to better anticipate potential pitfalls and develop preventive strategies. Also, others might get excited about your idea too and join in!
  • It’s essential that you receive feedback from students
    • Denise Caparula
      Denise Caparula on 31 Aug 16
       
      Some go out of their way to avoid student feedback, as if it makes them somehow weaker. Show your human side, model the learning process - that's one of the best things you can do for your students!
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  • As with most everything else in teaching, the second time through is better
    • Denise Caparula
      Denise Caparula on 31 Aug 16
       
      It's really frustrating when an instructor tries something new, then automatically discards it because it wasn't perfect the first time. What is? Try it again with some tweaks, don't just give up.
  • Start planning what you’ll do differently
    • Denise Caparula
      Denise Caparula on 31 Aug 16
       
      One of the best "teaching tricks" out there is to keep a running log/journal/etc of changes you want to make the next time through. Put it in writing somewhere you won't lose it; you may think you'll remember it, but it's more likely that thought won't return to you until you encounter the same problem next time.
  • Denise Caparula on 31 Aug 16
     
    This is a terrific article sharing tips about implementing new practices in your classes. Great primer on how to avoid common pitfalls, and help increase your chances for success. May the odds be ever in your favor!
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