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Listen to understand rather than respond right away. 

I tend to walk right next to the inattentive students and make it known that I want to hear what great ideas they have that could contribute to the whole group. I also utilize small table talks that work well for collaboration. 

It is important to hold a solid line for adult learners to hand in work on time. Highlighting the fact that they are training for real world workforces. It is also important to ensure no one can say they are not aware of due dates. 

I had an activity planned but didn't run through it first and it was not very good at all.  I learned always practice a hybrid simulation before implementing it. EVEN if it seems so simple.

  I think this depends how disruptive the student is.   If it is unsafe, I remove them.  I handle everything per policy whenever possible to keep things fair while still listening and helping students

I have always used a to do list when I was a practicing nurse at the bedside, now I can see how to use them in the classroom.

Sitting down and having a safe and open conversation with a student can teach you a lot about what is going on.  I had a student tell me how her husband got shot and is paralized at home.  And I had NO idea  and it happened months ago.  It was such a eye opening conversation.  She was working full time and trying to take care of him and go to school full time. With two kids. I have many more stories from talking to students. 

I was off a little bit so this made me look at things a little differently about highlighting syllabus and perhaps adding teamwork to each class.

Understand mistakes will happen. Do not dwell on the mistake but learn and look for ways to improve in the future. 

With exams, I learned it is best to sit in one place instead of walking around. I thought walking around would be a better choice, but I see know how it can be a distraction. 

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