Jeremy Smith

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From my experience, less is more on Power Points. The less text the better. Power Points should be visual cues for you and your students... nothing more. Excessive text means they re writing and not listening to you.

Jeremy Smith

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Pitfall

One thing I have noted is that instructors who have taught a course many times seem to go into a lecture cold. I feel you need to review the material EVERY time you teach it... first or fortieth time.

Jeremy Smith

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I believe I need to create a topic to satisfy the module requirements

So I did.

Jeremy Smith

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Intro Slide show

On the first day of class I show a power point that is all about me. I give my background, relevant job experience and some personal information (hobbies, interests, etc). It feels like adding the personal information breaks down some barriers... makes me a person, not just an instructor. That being said, I still maintain a strict student-teacher dichotomy. Do you think this is a good idea?