First Day of Class

The first day of class sets a precedent for the semester so plan carefully. Here are some things to do and remember:

• Don't forget to bring your chalk/dry-erase markers and syllabi with you.
• Get to class early to set up your technology and meet your students.
• Introduce yourself and tell the students how you would like to be addressed.
• Try to begin your first class with an ice-breaker.
• Perform and overview of class and distribute and discuss the syllabus.

For some great ideas to help you manage your first day of class go to:

http://ilte.ius.edu/pdf/firstday_info.pdf

http://ctl.unc.edu/fyc1.html

http://teaching.berkeley.edu/bgd/firstday.html