I personally don't like the idea of extra credit because it encourages students to skip assignments they don't like, knowing that they can just make it up later.  Especially if all requirements and expectations are outlined in the syllabus, I don't see a valid reason for extra credit.

I think it's important to have an arsenal of various types of activities and assignments to allow for broader understanding and retention of information.  Doing the same types of activities over and over can affect a student's interest in the content and create boredom.  I used to hate it when a student comes into the classroom and says, "what are we doing today?".  I used to want to respond with "look at your syllabus" but I've realized that if they have to ask what we're doing, then I'm doing something right.  They may know what we're going to talk about… >>>

I think it's important for an instructor to be able to create their own resources and visuals for classes.  It gives the student a visual/audio/hands-on resource that is directly from the instructor and not just from a textbook.

Showing up on time and prepared with all materials and equipment is vital because it shows the students that you're engaged in their education and can motivate them to do better.

Make policies and stick to them. Students need expectations.

Change to Plan B when your lesson is not working out.

I like the 10/20/30 rule

Always be over prepared as a new instructor.

I intend to increase the Independent reflection requirements - I realize that I am in great need of more independent short knowledge checks for my students. I plan to implement short pop quizzes on the days after my live demonstrations either in Construction Tech or Manufacturing in order to solidify the content that they learned.  I believe this has been a missing ingredient from my teaching from this year.  I have seen more mistakes from students that have watched my demonstrations and yet do many of the things I specifically warned against.  I see this as the result of not… >>>

Starting with the end in mind and working towards completing the lesson plan works for me.