AET LABS BLOG
July 07, 2014

Technical Education Tools and Tips to Wow your Students Part 1

If you are like most teachers, you care about the information you are giving your students, no matter how difficult or easy the subject might be. When it comes to subjects like engineering, it may be a little harder to explain certain aspects of concentration. A great way to create a lasting impression on your students is to provide technical education tools for learning. We want to give you what you need to allow your students to thrive in the educational environment you have provided, by doing this, we are sure your students can succeed.

Though you may have the correct curriculum and technical education tools such as 3D printers for digital fabrication, there are some other tips you might want to keep in mind to be sure your students are happy with you and the class you teach. If you are inspired to become a professional teacher that students will remember, keep these important tips in mind:

  1. Make sure you are creating a great first impression at the beginning of the year.
  2. Are you dressed like a professional? Make sure your outfit matches the part. Teachers who are dressed for success will make their students automatically trust them more.
  3. Never be late! If you are late to your own class, why would you expect your students to be on time?
  4. Be prepared, always. Make sure you have lessons planned thoroughly and that you stick to your schedule.
  5. Follow the rules. If you are the teacher that follows some rules and doesn’t follow others, this isn’t being a good model for your kids.
  6. Be sure to take charge of your classroom. Students want to be taught, after all, that’s why are they are at school. Answer questions and direct them clearly.
  7. Take pride in teaching the material you’ve provided.
  8. Keep your work up to date and never miss a deadline that you’ve set.
  9. Never fall behind on grading your student’s school work. If you tell them it will be graded by a given date, make sure it’s done!
  10. Don’t forget to be positive, passionate and enthusiastic about what you are teaching. The students you are teaching follow and also become enthusiastic about the subject.

Be sure to keep a look out for our next blogs to continue reading more on how you can be the outstanding teacher you’ve sought out to be.