75-Minute Recording of Audio Online Seminar • Originally Broadcast June 24, 2009 • $239

If you want to create a first-class learning environment … start with the first class.

From the very first day–literally from the moment students walk in the door–you can set the tone for the entire semester. You can establish expectations, clarify responsibilities, energize and engage your students, and create a strong framework for success.

Learn how in this seminar program!

In 10 Ways to Engage Your Students on the First Day of Class, Dr. Mary C. Clement, Professor of Teacher Education at Berry College, shares practical, proven tips for starting your classes off right. She covers:

• Setting up your classroom.
• Creating a first-day agenda.
• Welcoming students and performing introductions.
• Reviewing the syllabus.
• Using visuals effectively.
• Conducting interest inventories.
• Delivering a “mini-lecture”—how and why.
• Establishing expectations on attendance, grading and more.
• Giving first assignments.
• Addressing plagiarism and cheating issues.
• Establishing communication channels, including new media.

You’ll even learn about steps you can take before the start of the semester to get off to a strong start!

Listen to a preview

Invite colleagues … there’s no additional cost!
The fee for this seminar is just $239 … and it applies per seminar CD, not per person. That means you can invite others from your campus to share in the information, and it won’t cost you another dime. Simply project it into a facility large enough to accommodate your group. Open the event to anyone with an interest in enhancing their classroom experience!

Who will benefit:
• New professors
• Experienced professors
• Adjunct faculty
• Teaching assistants
• Instructors
• Deans of teaching centers

There’s no better time than Day One to set the tone for your classroom. Learn practical, proven strategies for success in this idea-filled seminar program!

Featured Higher Education Presenter:

Dr. Mary C. Clement

Available in CD or print transcript format. The CD contains an audio presentation with PowerPoint and can be viewed on any standard personal computer equipped with Windows Media Player. Presenter's handouts are included as a PDF on CDs and in hard copy with transcript purchases.

CD orders generally ship within three to five business days following the live seminar date. Print transcripts (and CD/transcript binder sets) require additional time for publishing and processing and will be shipped approximately three weeks after the live program is held.

75-Minute Recording of Audio Online Seminar • Originally Broadcast June 24, 2009 • $239

Build your reference library with our CD/Transcript packages Purchase both the audio CD and print transcript of this important seminar and you'll have a resource you'll refer to again and again. Each package set includes the full print transcript of the live seminar, the presenter's handouts, and CD recording of the live program in a protective sleeve. You'll never wonder where your CD is because it's kept right with the printed materials. When you add this attractive binder set to your shelf, you have easy access to all the materials from our online seminar at your fingertips - whenever you want it. Plus, you'll save $49 over the cost of purchasing these items separately!