A Day in the Life of a MIST 2090 Professor by Mat Fluker

Commute To Work

matfluker34 — 2024-05-28 01:49:46 UTC

The day begins early for our dedicated MIST 2090 professor, who takes on a 45-minute commute to the University of Georgia each morning. As he navigates towards campus, he mentally reviews his lesson plans and the various interactive tools he will use to engage his students. This routine not only prepares him for the day ahead but also allows him to consider new ways to integrate technology into his lectures.

PowerPoints

matfluker34 — 2024-05-28 01:50:24 UTC

In his four different sections, he uses a variety of tools to keep the content fresh and engaging. PowerPoints definitely serve as the backbone of his lectures, providing structure and key points for his students to follow along.

Spicing Things Up!

matfluker34 — 2024-05-28 01:51:12 UTC

He is aware and knows that students do not enjoy simply taking notes from a slide deck so he always tries to spice things up. He enriches these presentations with videos that illustrate the more complex concepts, making them more relatable and easier to grasp.

Kahoot!

matfluker34 — 2024-05-28 01:51:35 UTC

To further enhance student engagement, he uses Kahoots for quick quizzes that add a competitive edge to the learning process. These quizzes not only make the class more interactive but also provide immediate feedback on students' understanding of the material which is very valuable.

TopHat

matfluker34 — 2024-05-28 01:51:59 UTC

Additionally, TopHat questions are integrated into his lectures, allowing students to respond to questions in real-time. This tool helps in gauging student comprehension and making sure the students are paying attention.

Discussions

matfluker34 — 2024-05-28 01:52:25 UTC

He also encourages interactive discussions, prompting students to think critically and collaborate with their peers, trying to cultivate a deeper understanding of the subject matter.

Lunch

matfluker34 — 2024-05-28 01:52:48 UTC

Lunch is a brief break, providing a chance to recharge and reflect on the morning's classes. He often uses this time to review the feedback collected from the morning sessions, which helps him tweak the way he will teach the afternoon lecture class.

ELC

matfluker34 — 2024-05-28 01:53:18 UTC

The use of blogging and website building tools allows him to maintain an ongoing dialogue with his students through a platform called ELC, posting additional resources and facilitating discussions outside of classroom hours. This continuous engagement ensures that learning extends beyond the lecture hall.

Commute Home

matfluker34 — 2024-05-28 01:53:57 UTC

After wrapping up, he heads back home, using the commute to decompress and brainstorm ideas for future classes. His commitment to using a variety of communication and collaboration tools not only makes his lectures more effective but also cultivates a stimulating learning environment that motivates and inspires his students throughout the semester.

Padlet Summary

matfluker34 — 2024-05-28 02:00:01 UTC

A summary of the choices made for the padlet