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http://edac634feministpedagogy.blogspot.com/2017/03/program-design-for-combating-oppression.html

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Decide what multi-media format you'd like to use; maybe one, maybe more than one. Have a basic idea in mind of your format and plan when you email your group with the first discussion of the final demonstration. In our case, we chose Padlet and PowToon after the group leader made her suggestions. Padlet  is super creative and collaborative; however, PowToon, while fun and creative also, is very time-consuming if you're a novice.  Take the time to learn how to navigate its system prior to project time.  Like anything else that is new, once you master the skills, the project will go smoothly.

Start emailing your group (as group leader) soon after the previous project is completed; this will get the ball rolling on the "new" project and keep momentum flowing.  No rest for the weary!

Follow the Group Plan that Bo had all groups complete at the beginning of the semester. This is really a great concept as it provides clear direction to each group member for each project throughout the semester, but be flexible with your roles and responsibilities because new ideas will surface and can be added throughout the creative process.  Additionally, the group plan also notifies members of due dates which is very beneficial.

Communicate, communicate, communicate!! Each person should relate to the group any recent accomplishments to the project agenda. What have you been working on so far? What responsibilities are you finished with? Will there be a delay in your progress? Do you have questions for anyone? Be as transparent as possible without causing too much confusion.

Answer each other's questions as you progress through the creative process, hopefully within 24 hours.

Try to do a little work each day on the final demonstration.  Don't procrastinate until the final week!

PowToon is a very creative resource to use for many types of projects.  The free account offers some creative options, but of course if you purchase a plan you're offered a plethora of creativity!  Our PowToon was made using a Mac and the production of our videos went smoothly.  DISCLAIMER--IF YOU DO NOT PURCHASE A PLAN, YOUR PUBLISHED MATERIAL WILL BE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.  YOU HAVE TO PUBLISH YOUR VIDEO IN ORDER TO USE IT IN A PROJECT LIKE OURS.  For some people, this is a deal-breaker; for others, not so much.

Always email Bo with any questions you may have.

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Lisa Melby

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Michael Szajewski

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Alyssa McGrath

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Alyssa explains our project design

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Video 1 of two designed for a graduate program at Ball State University by L. Melby, A. McGrath, & M. Szajewski-- Created using PowToon -- Free sign up at http://www.powtoon.com/youtube/ -- Create animated videos and animated presentations for free.

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Michael explains how to survive the project design and the class

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Video 2 of two designed for a class of a graduate program at Ball State. It is designed by L. Melby, M. Szajewski, and A. McGrath.-- Created using PowToon -- Free sign up at http://www.powtoon.com/youtube/ -- Create animated videos and animated presentations for free.

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Introduction - Our semester's focus: Feminist Pedagogy

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Introduction - Our semester's focus: Feminist Pedagogy

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Within the arena of adult education, many theories and philosophies are pragmatically utilized to explicate concepts of sexism, classism, racism, and homophobia.  A very beneficial, critical theoretical perspective to be employed in the arena of adult education is feminist pedagogy.  According to Meriam, Caffarella, and Baumgartner (2007), “Feminist pedagogy is ‘a method of teaching and learning employing a political framework that involves consciousness-raising, activism, and a caring and safe environment’”.  Feminist theory is highly intersectional, examining and considering the interrelatedness of many forms of oppression and many differing groups of oppressed people.  This theory takes as its root the need to deconstruct patriarchal institutions that silence groups of people and place the instructor as the locus of power in the classroom. Often the goal of feminist instructors is to create a space where student voices can be heard, knowledge is socially created, and the instructor cares for and guides students rather than serves as a primary authoritative lecturer. Feminist pedagogy is often characterized by its subversion of classroom roles wherein the teacher and students work together and learn from one another as they rethink ideologies and issues of identity.   Within the ideal feminist pedagogical learning environment, students discuss topics openly and freely while remembering to be respectful of each other’s perspectives.  The feminist educator can use the influence of feminist pedagogy to shape educational programs in many ways, including the design of a course syllabus, the creation of course content, the facilitation of class discussion, and the development of class activities.   Feminine pedagogy can be applied not only in the classroom, but to any adult learning situation.