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Consider the Physical Environment

The instructor does not always have control over the physical environment of his/her classroom. However, it is good to be aware of conditions that may interfere with learning and improve them if possible.

Tips:

• Encourage students to choose their seats in the room based on lighting, line of sight, and how well they can hear the lecture.
• Be aware of ambient noise and other auditory interference. Take advantage of amplification systems and captioning.
• Regularly ask students if they can hear you and if they can see the presentation.
• If distracting conditions can’t be remedied, request a different room.

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