Twenty Things You Can Do RIGHT NOW to Improve Your Class! Dr. Frank R. Dunbar Campus Chief Academic Officer, Eastern Campus and University Center Wayne County Community College District

Description of Workshop Have you been in the middle of a semester (or dreading the one that is about to start) and wondered, “What am I going to do with this class!” Every instructor has been there…the class is disruptive…there is a group that needs to refocus…the students are lacking in energy…something is wrong! You realize you need to change something to get back the focus, renew the energy and limit distractions. This workshop is designed to help!

Why Listen to Me? Campus Chief Academic Officer – 5 years Campus Associate Dean – 2 years Experience Teaching at the Senior College Level (UCLA, UCI and Purdue) – 10 years Experience Teaching at a Community College – 2 years Experience Teaching High School – 2 years But mainly, I am in contact with FANTASTIC instructors all the time and they have lots to share…as do you! Lets get started!

#1 Develop a Course Syllabus with Clear Expectations and Consequences

#2 Get to Know the Students in Your Class

#3 Remember, The Classroom is NOT a Consumer Location

#4 Dress the Part and STAND (if you are able).

#5 Get to Class Early and Watch the Students Enter. LISTEN.

#6 Rearrange the Room

#7 Mobile Technology Bucket at the Door

#8 Embrace Technology

#9 Amend Your Syllabus Mid-Term

#10 Develop Covenant Groups

#11 Over Plan Lessons

#12 NO Extra Credit

#13 No Favorites. Everyone is Equal.

#14 Change your style (intentionally).

#15 Humor, Humor, Humor

#16 Keep Notes on Your Students

#17 Encourage Them!

#18 Food! Duh!

#19 Know the Nearest Exit

#20 Certificates for Each Student

“All students can fly, some just need longer runways.” Lourie Davis