- Inviting a guest speaker to your class…can benefit your students,…and provide a unique perspective on…the topic at hand.…Guest speakers can come from a variety of sources…depending on your needs.…One obvious place to tap are alumni.…Consider any former students who are good speakers,…or recent graduates who are anxious to…share their work experience.…Remember, picking the right alumni to speak…to your class depends on the topic at hand.…Having a recent graduate talk about what…it's like to look for her first job makes sense.…
But for topics that require a more experienced perspective,…a new graduate might not be the best choice.…Alumni don't need to be your only option.…Consider asking the local Chamber of Commerce…if they have a list of individuals who'd be…willing to speak to classes.…You can also contact local companies that…have outreach programs, that make employees…available to speak to students on various topics.…For example, our local nuclear power plant…has a program in which nuclear engineers have…provided valuable information to students…
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9/8/2015- Respecting your students
- Conveying your passion for teaching
- Maintaining academic rigor
- Engaging students in and out of class
- Making learning active
- Staying current
- Continually improving your teaching
- Publishing your work
- Being flexible
- Connecting to the outside world
- Collaborating with peers
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 45s
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1. Understanding, Knowing, and Respecting Your Students
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Understanding your students3m 53s
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Knowing your students4m 23s
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Respecting your students4m 19s
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2. Being Passionate and Enthusiastic
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3. Maintaining Academic Rigor
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Setting expectations4m 33s
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Building study skills3m 52s
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Grading fairly4m 18s
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4. Incorporating Technology into the Mix
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5. Encouraging Active Learning and Critical Thinking
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Making learning active3m 41s
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6. Knowing Your Field and Material
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Staying current3m 16s
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Conveying your knowledge3m 56s
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7. Creating Your Own Learning Agenda
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Publishing your work3m 27s
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8. Being Flexible
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Avoiding over preparation3m 47s
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9. Connecting to the World Outside of Academia
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Inviting guest speakers3m 29s
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10. Collaborating, Engaging, and Interacting with Peers
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Why collaborate?4m 7s
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Sharing with peers3m 56s
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Conclusion
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Next steps1m 18s
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