Solution: I use peer pressure to my advantage in managing the distruptive classroom. If several students are engaged in a side conversation and not listening, I will stop what I am doing and stand quietly. That is usually enough for them to realize, hey something is different and maybe I need to see what is going on, which ends their conversation. In the instances where that is not enough, I will take it a step further and find somewhere to sit, while still remaining silent. At this point it takes mere moments for other classmates to get the attention of the talkers and inform them to be quiet. Now, I've got everyones attention again and I can continue with the lesson.
Our Inquiry Project (Kim & Heather)
Inquiry Project Critiques - June 19/2014
Emile - Like: Great topic!
Possible Improvement: Volume of presentation could be a bit louder, especially at the back of the classroom
Adam - Like: I'm undecided if I enjoy this topic or not
Possible Improvement:Introduction too long, was wondering what the topic of the presentation was.
Terry and Blair - Like: Very interesting. Appeals to both my taste buds & my A type personality (with the precision aspect) Great video!
Possible Improvement: check volume on first video & adjust, was very loud in the classroom.
MichelleL - Like: Delivery was really nice. Evenly paced & easily understandable. I was in you're place about plants a couple of years ago ;)
Possible Improvement: A couple of slides in ppt could be a little less busy
Leila - Like: Informative subject. Not an easy skill to learn with only a manual. Sewing is a skill I already have, so watching what you did while trying to learn, gave me a greater appreciation for my skill.
Possible Improvement: Few less "ah's" when speaking
MichelleH - Like: Looks like a fun experience.
Possible Improvement: Maybe a longer video clip of the fish being brought in
Frank and Albert - Like: "The Verdicts" - wine critque
Possible Improvement: Please don't read directly from the slide - I prefer when the presenter paraphrases more, which helps keep me engaged. (I'm referring to the first few slides of your presentation)
Natalia - Like: Perfect solution for all those apples, easy to see how researching the topic could become overwhelming.
Possible Improvement:
Bruce - Like: Great pictures to detail your problem! Loved the end video
Possible Improvement: Spoke to screen several times, rather than audience
MikeM - My apologies for having to miss your presentation. :(
Alan - Like: Great presentation, very easy to listen to. Looked like a lot of fun.
Possible Improvement: In some places you went into more detail of cooking the Wellington than may have been necessary. (But I loved what you had to say)
MikeF - Like: Good Luck with your repair! Made it interesting to watch.
Possible Improvement: Just a comment...Prezi's give me a headache due to all the swishing around on the screen (Could be a possible issue for other students, expecially if the presentation is long?)
Jeff - Like: Engaging presentation.
Possible Improvement: Talking to screen on occation, rather than the audience.
Individual Presentation
Individual Presentation Critques June 20/2014
Adam - Not 100% clear on which student centered techniques you are using in each class. Definately knowledgable about your topics.
MicheleH - Nice pace & I'm envious of your DI models ;). I like the roleplay idea, I may be able to incorporate that into my reproduction class. A bit less text on the slides maybe...I personally gravitate to reading first rather than listening.
Bruce - Online quiz...great idea that i may be able to use for my diagnostic imaging pre-lab quizzes! Slides too full of text
Terry - What are the learning outcomes you are using these approaches with? That slide wasn't clear for me, which trouble areas? prioritize what? which plan? I like the slide presentation, nice mix of text and visual. Blog pictures of xrays from each group for peer evaluation of technique would be a great idea...maybe blog instead of a portfolio?
Blair - Great idea to put videos on Learn. eTV studio here @RRC may be able to help you with that. They did several for our program which we are using for the first time this fall.
MichelleL - Practicum blog could be a really useful and helpful tool. I like how you seem relaxed even with the coffee on board. Turning to look at the presentation screen often can be distracting.
Natalia - I like your lab first approach, I can see how it will help cement the theory behind the work. Have you considered making a video of your pipette demonstration to post on Learn for the students to view?
Emile - Video for demonstration is a great tool, especially if you can upload it to allow for viewing anytime. Your presentation slides (some,not all) could contain less text. Did you have any learning outcomes to share?
MikeF - Looks like a good plan to help deal with dry course material. I don't really have any improvement suggestions :)
Frank - Slides well thought out/put together, nice logical sequece which I enjoyed. Less reading from the text on the presentation screen (body turned away from group each time you do this).
Mike M - "I like to use fear in my teaching" best funny quote of the day so far. I enjoyed all the photos & diagrams you incorporated into your Prezi
Albert - Nice, solid slides. A few more pictures of student work would have been great, to flesh the presentation out a bit more.
Leila - If you aren't already using simulations, I think you'll find it very helpful for your students. For invasive procedures we use animal models and simulations with our students before we allow them to practice with live animals. Some of your slides are a bit text heavy.
Alan - I like the way the slides move in your presentation, less "swooshy" than a Prezi.
Jeff - I like your enthusiasm for incorporating these techniques into your classes. I can tell you're excited with what we've learned this week. Me too :)
Situation: Distruptive Talking in Class
Solution: I use peer pressure to my advantage in managing the distruptive classroom. If several students are engaged in a side conversation and not listening, I will stop what I am doing and stand quietly. That is usually enough for them to realize, hey something is different and maybe I need to see what is going on, which ends their conversation. In the instances where that is not enough, I will take it a step further and find somewhere to sit, while still remaining silent. At this point it takes mere moments for other classmates to get the attention of the talkers and inform them to be quiet. Now, I've got everyones attention again and I can continue with the lesson.
Our Inquiry Project (Kim & Heather)
Inquiry Project Critiques - June 19/2014
Emile - Like: Great topic!
Possible Improvement: Volume of presentation could be a bit louder, especially at the back of the classroom
Adam - Like: I'm undecided if I enjoy this topic or not
Possible Improvement:Introduction too long, was wondering what the topic of the presentation was.
Terry and Blair - Like: Very interesting. Appeals to both my taste buds & my A type personality (with the precision aspect) Great video!
Possible Improvement: check volume on first video & adjust, was very loud in the classroom.
MichelleL - Like: Delivery was really nice. Evenly paced & easily understandable. I was in you're place about plants a couple of years ago ;)
Possible Improvement: A couple of slides in ppt could be a little less busy
Leila - Like: Informative subject. Not an easy skill to learn with only a manual. Sewing is a skill I already have, so watching what you did while trying to learn, gave me a greater appreciation for my skill.
Possible Improvement: Few less "ah's" when speaking
MichelleH - Like: Looks like a fun experience.
Possible Improvement: Maybe a longer video clip of the fish being brought in
Frank and Albert - Like: "The Verdicts" - wine critque
Possible Improvement: Please don't read directly from the slide - I prefer when the presenter paraphrases more, which helps keep me engaged. (I'm referring to the first few slides of your presentation)
Natalia - Like: Perfect solution for all those apples, easy to see how researching the topic could become overwhelming.
Possible Improvement:
Bruce - Like: Great pictures to detail your problem! Loved the end video
Possible Improvement: Spoke to screen several times, rather than audience
MikeM - My apologies for having to miss your presentation. :(
Alan - Like: Great presentation, very easy to listen to. Looked like a lot of fun.
Possible Improvement: In some places you went into more detail of cooking the Wellington than may have been necessary. (But I loved what you had to say)
MikeF - Like: Good Luck with your repair! Made it interesting to watch.
Possible Improvement: Just a comment...Prezi's give me a headache due to all the swishing around on the screen (Could be a possible issue for other students, expecially if the presentation is long?)
Jeff - Like: Engaging presentation.
Possible Improvement: Talking to screen on occation, rather than the audience.
Individual Presentation
Individual Presentation Critques June 20/2014
Adam - Not 100% clear on which student centered techniques you are using in each class. Definately knowledgable about your topics.
MicheleH - Nice pace & I'm envious of your DI models ;). I like the roleplay idea, I may be able to incorporate that into my reproduction class. A bit less text on the slides maybe...I personally gravitate to reading first rather than listening.
Bruce - Online quiz...great idea that i may be able to use for my diagnostic imaging pre-lab quizzes! Slides too full of text
Terry - What are the learning outcomes you are using these approaches with? That slide wasn't clear for me, which trouble areas? prioritize what? which plan? I like the slide presentation, nice mix of text and visual. Blog pictures of xrays from each group for peer evaluation of technique would be a great idea...maybe blog instead of a portfolio?
Blair - Great idea to put videos on Learn. eTV studio here @RRC may be able to help you with that. They did several for our program which we are using for the first time this fall.
MichelleL - Practicum blog could be a really useful and helpful tool. I like how you seem relaxed even with the coffee on board. Turning to look at the presentation screen often can be distracting.
Natalia - I like your lab first approach, I can see how it will help cement the theory behind the work. Have you considered making a video of your pipette demonstration to post on Learn for the students to view?
Emile - Video for demonstration is a great tool, especially if you can upload it to allow for viewing anytime. Your presentation slides (some,not all) could contain less text. Did you have any learning outcomes to share?
MikeF - Looks like a good plan to help deal with dry course material. I don't really have any improvement suggestions :)
Frank - Slides well thought out/put together, nice logical sequece which I enjoyed. Less reading from the text on the presentation screen (body turned away from group each time you do this).
Mike M - "I like to use fear in my teaching" best funny quote of the day so far. I enjoyed all the photos & diagrams you incorporated into your Prezi
Albert - Nice, solid slides. A few more pictures of student work would have been great, to flesh the presentation out a bit more.
Leila - If you aren't already using simulations, I think you'll find it very helpful for your students. For invasive procedures we use animal models and simulations with our students before we allow them to practice with live animals. Some of your slides are a bit text heavy.
Alan - I like the way the slides move in your presentation, less "swooshy" than a Prezi.
Jeff - I like your enthusiasm for incorporating these techniques into your classes. I can tell you're excited with what we've learned this week. Me too :)