About The Guest: Rosamaria Varona is a passionate and dedicated educator who graduated top of her class in early childhood education. She has experience teaching preschool, fourth, and fifth grade and is known for incorporating art and self-expression into her lessons.

Summary: In this episode of the Dear Professor series, Dr. Kellie Alston interviews Rosamaria Varona, an online student and teacher. Rosamaria shares her experiences as an online student and discusses the rewards and challenges of teaching. She emphasizes the importance of incorporating creativity into the classroom and the need for professors to inspire and push students to do their best. Rosamaria also reflects on her growth and development as a teacher and offers advice to aspiring educators.

Key Takeaways:

• Online professors should be passionate and enthusiastic about their subject matter to inspire students.
• Students need professors who advocate for their success and push them to exceed their limits.
• Busy work is a pet peeve for online students, as it feels meaningless and unengaging.
• Transitioning from online learning to in-person teaching can be a culture shock, but real classroom experience is invaluable.
• Responsibility and preparedness are essential for success in online courses.

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Important Info

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Music Credit: Maskros by Bowmull https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/ZdbTFzb4Ne/

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