[Art of Teaching] 7. Demonstrati

Black/whiteboard

1. black board is extremely versatile: underline, draw...

2. let the students know what you are drawing on the board, so that they can leave enough space on their notebook to copy down

3. ask the students if they can hear you when you're drawing on the board; notice if the students have copied down the notes; stand at the back of the classroom to see if the writing is clear

4. try to limit the time facing the board; leave more time facing the students. [after finishing writing on the board, turn around immediately to the students!!!]

5. write in horizontal line!!! hahahahaha need practice

6. video tape your lecture, take photos of the board writing? good idea.

7. let the students to write on the board ----- provoke interaction, engagement ---- give them the space to present/discuss

Bring some objects to show to the class!!

1. archaeology / physics class...

2. students remember visual elements better!!!!!

Clicker

1. interaction

2. let the students know the rest of the class --- pressure !!!!!!! "Oh half the class got it wrong. It's a tough question. Need to pay attention." "Oh, I'm the only guy who got it wrong. Need to do some homework."

Email

1. tell the students when you can reply the emails ----- don't let them get impatient waiting for a reply

2. use email to explain questions in more detail

3. contact only a particular group of the students 

Podcast

1. 10 min, reflection of the course, mp3, iTunes subscription

Internet

1. Internet references - No quality guarantee, may be misleading

2. Blogging - give students access to some great internet articles; post your syllabus online

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Ideal answer: the class is better, and the tech is the reason.