Dept. Instructor Featured in College Publication

Annette Witzel, longtime instructor in the Community Learning Department, was the subject of an article in the campus publication titled, Connecting With Our Community. The publication was mailed to thousands of home owners throughout Central Oregon.

The article recaps Annette’s distinguished career as a teacher of computer applications. The interviewer asked the following questions:

• What is the key to successfully teaching computer classes?


• What are your most popular classes?


• What are your favorite classes to teach?


• How would you describe your teaching style?


• What is the best aspect of teaching for you?

Of course, Annette answered the questions in her usual charming manner. Thus, she provides us with a great opportunity to discover how an outstanding instructor views her teaching while sharing her classroom strategies.

Read the entire article by clicking here.

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Case Study in Classroom Management Issues Part 2 of 2

All instructors face this at some point. We encourage our instructors to work with all levels of students and we realize this can be very difficult and challenging.
What this instructor did was repeat the instructions and take extra breaks to catch the student up.
A couple of alternative strategies that might be used:

1) Involve those students who know a lot and like to share what they know by pairing them up with a slower student. This is a good way to keep both involved.

2) Explain to the student that the class is going to proceed at a faster rate and that the student is welcome to stay, but class will not be able to wait for him/her.

What are your strategies for dealing with a range of levels? Please share your thoughts by commenting.

Teaching Adults Classes

The next Teaching Adults class for new instructors is Saturday, February 9th from 9am to noon. This is a time to learn COCC's policies and procedures as well as some classroom techniques. It is also a time to meet other instructors and experience the breadth of classes we offer.

The next Teaching Adults class will be held on Saturday, April 5th.