The category of non-content instructor talk showed variance independent of class time, highlighting the significance of understanding how instructor talk relates to the instructor's teaching goals.

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Possible future research directions include:
- What makes and how can instructors better their first day delivery?
- How can instructor's first day decisions relate to their teaching goals?

Making a First Impression: Exploring What Instructors Do and Say on the First Day of Introductory STEM Courses - Future Research Directions

Lane, A. K., Meaders, C. L., Shuman, J. K., Stetzer, M. R., Vinson, E. L., Couch, B. A., Smith, M. K., & Stains, M. (2021). Making a First Impression: Exploring What Instructors Do and Say on the First Day of Introductory STEM Courses. CBE life sciences education, 20(1), ar7. https://doi.org/10.1187/cbe.20-05-0098 

Making a First Impression: Exploring What Instructors Do and Say on the First Day of Introductory STEM Courses

This study prompts professors to listen to their own or other class videos to listen for their instructor talk. More research is needed to understand the most effective means of delivering the first-day and its potential impacts on student outcomes.

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