Successful First Day of Class...
I teach motion graphics and visual effects, the one thing I noticed is showing students my industry work always seems to get them excited about the class, and focused on what they are about to learn. I guess it helps with conveying to the class that I'm not some hack. In the past, I didn't do that. I thought students might be intimidated by it- comparing themselves to someone who has worked out in the field- but if I didn't, some students would constantly question the industry proven methods and techniques they were required to learn.
Putting real world examples seems to reinforce everything to the students. It gives a real world experience.
I agree that having a representation of your work can really define you as a professional and qualified. I also believe that it is important for us to then use ourselves as examples in lectures.
Kim
Hi Theodore,
I agree. Having examples of the work you have done in the past and showing work you are ding now in you field and in the field the students are taking reinforces how great the field you and they have chosen. It also gives you merit and clout in their eyes.
Tony
Hi Theodore,
You comments reinforce the fact that students need to know that their instructor has been successful in the field and that they get to study with such a person. This makes it "real" for the students.
Gary
