John Herried

Blog Comment

ED111 Active learning

I have to agree that active learning engages students a lot more than conventional styles like death by powerpoint.

John Herried

Discussion Comment

Participation of your students in your Lecture

How do you engage a student in your class who has no interest in even being there? I see some students who have no interest in courses and the only reason that they attend is because they are mandated by the company. Does anyone have any advice on how to deal with a student like that?

John Herried

Discussion Comment

How much of an overview do you give about yourself?

Now that I have this new job as an instructor, how do I go about not sounding full of myself when i give my introduction. I remember when I was going to school many of my professors rambled on and on and in the end basically reading their resume to us in class. I never want to sound like that in my class.

John Herried

Discussion Comment

Planning and Prepping

In regards to my job I have to ensure all boats are filled up, the trailers ready to go, vehicles filled, all gear in the proper location and still start class on time. Usually I arrive at work one to two hours early to ensure all of these tasks are done before students arrive.

John Herried

Discussion Comment

Death by Powerpoint

In my past experience I have ofter been taught by the teaching strategy Death by power point. What is a way that I can still use a powerpoint that certain jobs require but also make it more interesting?