The two delivery methods I found to be most effective to be are the use of the Whiteboard and Power point. I enjoy projecting the Power point over the Whiteboard and writing on it. I found it helps the students keep focus on the material we are discussing and allows me to add any other notes I feel are relevant.
The delivery method I found doesn’t work for me are Flip charts. I like having something I can erase real easy. I also do not like the fact that I have to toss out a bunch of paper at the end of the day. The whiteboard is a lot neater and environmentally friendly.
Hi Frank:
These stories will probably be remembered as much as the underlying lesson associated with it. People like stories I think in part because they can relate to the situations or circumstances or persons involved. Good adjunct for your PPT's.
Regards, Barry
Using a combination of humor and field experience.I like to add on to the powerpoint with examples I've experienced in the field and real world stories in the field.
Hi Dean:
Thanks for sharing. You have expereince with the tools that work best for you.
Regards, Barry
Students involed with what they are learning which they tend to remember for one. Power point is helpful for this class since information can be shown to assist in learing. To a point no pun intended.
Least liked..or least effective I think is just asking questions, power point is helpful as I said at the same time it can bore students.
Hi Jeff:
Personal experiences can often demonstrate an important point as well as a very comprehensive lecture. Good Job!
Regards, Barry
I like relating lessons to my personal experience and often tell of my mistakes as well as successes.
I like using PPT as a graphical representation of the subject matter but dislike it when it gets text heavy.
I also can't stand just rehashing what is in the book in front of them and that just looses their interest any way.
Since we cannot change the PPT, I commonly just turn it off to modify my presentation to the level of the current class I have.
I use training aids and drawings along with VERY animated explanations to make my point and keep things exciting.
Hi Jason:
PPT, especially when used as you described, can be a very effective and versatile tool. I think well constructed slide presentations add just enough variety to help keep student interest while not overshadowing the focus of the lesson.
Regards, Barry
I find that using powerpoint along with the white board is the most enjoyable methods for me to use. I can effectively split the students attention on myself, and on the information on the board, and still be able to draw diagrams, and add on notes as needed with relative ease.
I find that using the overhead and things like slides to be the least enjoyable because they tend to be very static and not as flexible as I might need. Once you start you really need to stay with the presentation, and that does not lend itself well to the way that I might need to change the delivery for a particular class.
Hi Dennis:
I like your successful comment about getting your students excited. That can make a difference in how the students approach their learning. Also, anytime we can get students to speak up in class brings them one step closer to being "teacher-like". Studies have proven that teating a topic is the most beneficial way to learn something. So, your class discussion and research is good towards this end.
Regards, Barry
My 2 most successful methods are:
In class demonstration.
This allows me to show them how easy some jobs really are, while getting them excited about their ability to devlop this skill, and make money with it. After I demonstrate. I will (time permitting), have each work group perform the task in front of the class. Their participation builds excitement and confidence.
Group research and presentation:
This gives each group the opporunity to learn how to use research tools, to find needed information. Which is helpful in building research skill for field use. Also this helps build speaking skills, that are useful when dealing with customers and other service personnel.
least successful. Techniques
Demonstration with out group participation
this does not get them to apply their learned skills.
building mach ups - students dont see the relevance
Hi Michael:
Yes, it's just about caring and respect for their needs.
Regards, Barry
Hi Thomas:
Great! When students see how they will benefit, they'll be more attentive and willing to pay attention. Anytime you can get that response, thats a good thing.
Regards, Barry
Hi Rich:
You've contrasted a couple of good technical examples. These could probably be applied in many instructional settings. Also, your PPT examples are good examples and suggest the power of the visual sense in the learning process.
Regards, Barry
I have found that to be true. When the student feels that you care about them and their intrests, they will respond to learning.
With the power points, I can use that as a starting point with a discussion, because it will keep the discussion within the confines of our objectives for the day. I also like to spend time on the Lab objectives, so the students understand what id expected from their labs, and why they are doing them (wiifm)
1.Demonstrating in front of the class the finer points of a particular component and how it works in relation to the other components. 2.Using a training board and disassembling a component to show its simplicity, how it functions, how it relates to the other components in the system and how to troubleshoot it.
1. Prepared for you Power Point presentations that are over loaded with verbage, use minimal color and contain typos.
2. Prepared power point presentations that are technically incorrect.
Hi James:
Experience can be a great teacher. Especially useful when the instructors past experience is coupled with current, applicable stuednt learning outcoumes and course outlines.
Regards, Barry
The best way to effectivly teach is to use past experiance and tell stories to prove the practical application of the subject matter.
The actual real world application of the material being covered!
Hi Steve:
Instructors who can allocate the time for one on one instrution are very fortunate to be given this generosity of time. Good instructors will use the time wisely.
Regards, Barry
