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New Adjuncts Step In!

by sspil

Aug 22, 2009

It sounds like there are a lot of us first time adjuncts showing up here. I thought it would be fun to have one post to introduce ourselves and share experiences.

I'm teaching an algebra based physics class this fall. I taught a couple of classes right out of college and then worked as an engineer for a large company for several years. I am just getting back into the workforce after taking time off to be with my children.

A few things I'm doing to set the tone is to try and be incredibly organized with policies, procedures and expectations for my class up front and then stick to them. I realize that things will come up that may require some adjusting during the semester, but I think if you can let them know what to expect for the class on that first day, it goes a long way in preventing problems down the road.

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sspil Hi JM and Winnie!

Winnie, Smart Board are great once you get used to them. My kids had them in the classroom when we lived in GA. It allows a lot of interactive use between teacher and student that isn't available with a traditional blackboard. It is also integrated with computers. I wish our college had them. On the other hand, it is one ...See More

Aug 22, 2009

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Sara in GA I'm not new to adjuncting, but I am now working with community college students for the first time; I usually work with post-grad teachers or admin.

I was hired on Thursday and when did classes start? You guessed it--Thursday! Because I am an online adjunct, I feel so far behind because online classes take a lot of prep. Once I catch up (...See MoreI'm not new to adjuncting, but I am now working with community college students for the first time; I usually work with post-grad teachers or admin.

I was hired on Thursday and when did classes start? You guessed it--Thursday! Because I am an online adjunct, I feel so far behind because online classes take a lot of prep. Once I catch up (I promised my students to have things together by Sunday night), I know that I am going to love working with these students, as they range in age from lower 20s through 60s and inexperienced and experienced (in the job world).

Winnie, a Smartboard is a trademarked name for an interactive whiteboard (they go by other names as well, such as Promethean boards). Students love them because they can "come to the board" and interact with a website or a powerpoint that the instructor has prepared. Instructors love them because they can write notes on the board and then save them to the computer. It saves you lots of time that was previously spent writing notes on the chalkboard.

I wish all of you the best of luck with your jobs. What I love about adjuncting online is that you can work in so many different places. I am based in Georgia, but teach in Wisconsin, Missouri, and Illinois (to students spread across the US and the world, except for the cc students located in Missouri).

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On 8/22/09, sspil wrote: > It sounds like there are a lot of us first time adjuncts > showing up here. I thought it would be fun to have one post > to introduce ourselves and share experiences. > > I'm teaching an algebra based physics class this fall. I > taught a couple of classes right out of college and then > worked as an engineer for a large company for several years. > I am just getting back into the workforce after taking time > off to be with my children. > > A few things I'm doing to set the tone is to try and be > incredibly organized with policies, procedures and > expectations for my class up front and then stick to them. > I realize that things will come up that may require some > adjusting during the semester, but I think if you can let > them know what to expect for the class on that first day, it > goes a long way in preventing problems down the road.

Aug 22, 2009

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sspil Hi Sarah!

I would love to teach online, but most of my classes require labs so that's not likely. I wonder if they will ever get around to doing a hybrid. Online class and in person labs.

Aug 23, 2009

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bernoulli On 8/23/09, sspil wrote: > Hi Sarah! > > I would love to teach online, but most of my classes require labs > so that's not likely. I wonder if they will ever get around to > doing a hybrid. Online class and in person labs.

Yes. I helped develop a hybrid manufacturing processes class at my university as part of a mini-grant p...See More

Aug 23, 2009

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Sspil That's a wonderful idea! Our community college just started a program where graduates of in district high schools can go to the CC tuition free. They have to be full time, do community service and maintain a C average. Because of this new program and the poor economy, there has been a very large spike in enrollment this year. They are trying to fin...See More

Aug 24, 2009

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