Student: A more advanced student was disruptive by wanting to push beyond the lesson being delivered. He would push to discuss more advanced problems or situations in our software course.
Solution: I would acknowledge his questions and state the importance of them, but would remind him that it was a more introductory class. I would also mention that after the lecture/demonstration, I would come speak to him. I would then listen to his concerns and ideas, and point him in the direction of a solution. Usually an online article or tutorial that could be explored in addition to the class work. The acknowledgment of his advanced level seemed to appease his issues. I also welcomed at times his comments as good suggestions for more learning.
Comment: Good topic and information. Never thought I could make my own cheese here in Winnipeg. Would be fun to explore!
Critique: Delivery feels a bit slow. At times vocal levels drift off. Images of people, scenes, animals more interesting than the earlier web captures and forms.
Emile
Comment: The world of mushrooms? Never really gave them much thought, though I new some were grown in Manitoba.
Critique: Speaking too quietly. Vocal levels fluctuate. Could speak with more tonal variation- would increase impression of passion on topic. Could use more written information on the slides.
Adam
Comment: Good content. Very good exploration. Seems like good learning occurred!
Very good presentation and visuals. I was interested in the topic. Good recap.
Critique: Took a bit of time to lead into the Inquiry topic. First few slides lost me. Needed engagement and understanding a bit quicker.
Terry and Blair
Comment: Grabbed my attention from the get go! Very cool topic! Looks like there was a lot of effort, trail and error.
Critique: Consider adding a few more descriptors to your images. Was hard to tell what was going on in some of the images. Otherwise good work!
Michelle L.
Comment: Great energy and projection. Good visuals and clean presentation. Helpful introductory info. Great additional stories.
Critique: Honestly, not much to critique here. Good job.
Leila
Comment: A very useful skill to have! Seems like it would be challenging learning. Good for you to take on this skill! Good energy in your presentation.
Critique: Maybe a bit too much verbal explanation. Could add more type to your presentation.
Michelle M.
Comment: Wow! Would seem challenging to get out and do a this kind of learning in a short period of time.
Critique: Presentation formatting was a bit basic, but the images were good. With more time I'm sure you the presentation would look more developed.
Natalia
Comment: Good topic! Good explanation of presentation purpose. Good realization of exploration/process.
Critique: Mainly good. You walked back and forth from the computer quite a bit. Not really a big deal, just a bit distracting.
Bruce
Comment: Good smooth delivery of information. Good use of imagery and humor. Great little video clip at the end.
Critique: Some technical information not needed for this presentation.
Mike M.
Comment: Good introduction/back story. Good useful topic.
Critique: Some vocal fluctuation. Hard to hear at times. Didn't actually experience/practice the learning.
Alan
Comment: Great intro! Very good way to engage students. I'm getting hungry!
Critique: Overall good delivery. Felt like there was a few too many steps shown at one point. May just be that it's getting late in the day. ; )
Mike F.
Comment: An appropriate presentation look for this topic. Good engagement. Fun delivery
Critique: Didn't actually experience/practice the learning... yet.
Jeff
Comment: A very lofty learning goal. Learning to operate a crane! An entertaining story.
Critique: Was feeling like I needed more of a focused presentation. Good conclusion though.
Friday June 20th
Kim
Good content and delivery. well spoken. Slides could be cleaned up a bit, but information is there.
Adam
As always, a fun and clever engagement. Effective choices/examples of learner-centered approach.
Michelle H
Choices/examples of learner-centered approach seem to be appropriate. A little difficult to follow the visual presentation due volume of content on each slide.
Bruce
Interesting to hear that some programs/courses would find It more challenging to introduce learner-centered approaches. Good delivery, though a little difficult to hear at times.
Terry
Some issues with formal format of the outcomes. Some pretty cool approaches considered. I can seem them being quite effective and students will appreciate them.
Blair
Good information and application of the approaches.
Michelle L.
Clean and concise information! Good work.
Natalia
Good for you for taken on a new presentation program.
Emile
Format is a bit off from the assignment. Outlines were missing. Some good info.
Mike F.
Very well done. Like the flow and descriptions.
Frank
You the man!
Mike M.
A couple of slides for the outcomes. Good presentation!
Leila
Good applications of your selected learner-centered approaches.
Alan
I like the option of capturing my software demonstrations. Would be good as a back-up for student review. Cool.
Jeff
Good uses of various LC approaches for your courses. The outcomes are a bit unclear in how they're written.
Classroom Management
Student: A more advanced student was disruptive by wanting to push beyond the lesson being delivered. He would push to discuss more advanced problems or situations in our software course.
Solution: I would acknowledge his questions and state the importance of them, but would remind him that it was a more introductory class. I would also mention that after the lecture/demonstration, I would come speak to him. I would then listen to his concerns and ideas, and point him in the direction of a solution. Usually an online article or tutorial that could be explored in addition to the class work. The acknowledgment of his advanced level seemed to appease his issues. I also welcomed at times his comments as good suggestions for more learning.
Inquiry Project Critiques
Heather and Kim
Comment: Good topic and information. Never thought I could make my own cheese here in Winnipeg. Would be fun to explore!
Critique: Delivery feels a bit slow. At times vocal levels drift off. Images of people, scenes, animals more interesting than the earlier web captures and forms.
Emile
Comment: The world of mushrooms? Never really gave them much thought, though I new some were grown in Manitoba.
Critique: Speaking too quietly. Vocal levels fluctuate. Could speak with more tonal variation- would increase impression of passion on topic. Could use more written information on the slides.
Adam
Comment: Good content. Very good exploration. Seems like good learning occurred!
Very good presentation and visuals. I was interested in the topic. Good recap.
Critique: Took a bit of time to lead into the Inquiry topic. First few slides lost me. Needed engagement and understanding a bit quicker.
Terry and Blair
Comment: Grabbed my attention from the get go! Very cool topic! Looks like there was a lot of effort, trail and error.
Critique: Consider adding a few more descriptors to your images. Was hard to tell what was going on in some of the images. Otherwise good work!
Michelle L.
Comment: Great energy and projection. Good visuals and clean presentation. Helpful introductory info. Great additional stories.
Critique: Honestly, not much to critique here. Good job.
Leila
Comment: A very useful skill to have! Seems like it would be challenging learning. Good for you to take on this skill! Good energy in your presentation.
Critique: Maybe a bit too much verbal explanation. Could add more type to your presentation.
Michelle M.
Comment: Wow! Would seem challenging to get out and do a this kind of learning in a short period of time.
Critique: Presentation formatting was a bit basic, but the images were good. With more time I'm sure you the presentation would look more developed.
Natalia
Comment: Good topic! Good explanation of presentation purpose. Good realization of exploration/process.
Critique: Mainly good. You walked back and forth from the computer quite a bit. Not really a big deal, just a bit distracting.
Bruce
Comment: Good smooth delivery of information. Good use of imagery and humor. Great little video clip at the end.
Critique: Some technical information not needed for this presentation.
Mike M.
Comment: Good introduction/back story. Good useful topic.
Critique: Some vocal fluctuation. Hard to hear at times. Didn't actually experience/practice the learning.
Alan
Comment: Great intro! Very good way to engage students. I'm getting hungry!
Critique: Overall good delivery. Felt like there was a few too many steps shown at one point. May just be that it's getting late in the day. ; )
Mike F.
Comment: An appropriate presentation look for this topic. Good engagement. Fun delivery
Critique: Didn't actually experience/practice the learning... yet.
Jeff
Comment: A very lofty learning goal. Learning to operate a crane! An entertaining story.
Critique: Was feeling like I needed more of a focused presentation. Good conclusion though.
Friday June 20th
Kim
Good content and delivery. well spoken. Slides could be cleaned up a bit, but information is there.
Adam
As always, a fun and clever engagement. Effective choices/examples of learner-centered approach.
Michelle H
Choices/examples of learner-centered approach seem to be appropriate. A little difficult to follow the visual presentation due volume of content on each slide.
Bruce
Interesting to hear that some programs/courses would find It more challenging to introduce learner-centered approaches. Good delivery, though a little difficult to hear at times.
Terry
Some issues with formal format of the outcomes. Some pretty cool approaches considered. I can seem them being quite effective and students will appreciate them.
Blair
Good information and application of the approaches.
Michelle L.
Clean and concise information! Good work.
Natalia
Good for you for taken on a new presentation program.
Emile
Format is a bit off from the assignment. Outlines were missing. Some good info.
Mike F.
Very well done. Like the flow and descriptions.
Frank
You the man!
Mike M.
A couple of slides for the outcomes. Good presentation!
Leila
Good applications of your selected learner-centered approaches.
Alan
I like the option of capturing my software demonstrations. Would be good as a back-up for student review. Cool.
Jeff
Good uses of various LC approaches for your courses. The outcomes are a bit unclear in how they're written.