https://padlet.com/artscotthoch/ovabaoxs1u7uafuh My thoughts about teaching, how I've done it before, how I'll need to change moving forward. Obstacles and other expectations for the future. en-us 2020-07-28 19:09:15 UTC 2020-07-28 19:57:10 UTC hello@padlet.com artscotthoch https://padlet.com/artscotthoch/ovabaoxs1u7uafuh/wish/664380262 So the way that I usually teach is probably reflective of what kinds of teaching were most effective on me when I was a student. Right off the bat I know that what worked for me isn't what works for everyone so I also try to think of ways to be inclusive to students that may not engage with 1 teaching style. It can be hard to tell what works and what doesn't in real time before it is too late and I imagine it is only made harder online as well. I have only taught 1 class before so I definitely have a lot to learn which is exciting and scary at the same time. I'm seeing this flipped system as an opportunity to grow as an educator and hope I can provide value to students that they wouldn't get from other online options. ]]> 2020-07-28 19:10:13 UTC https://padlet.com/artscotthoch/ovabaoxs1u7uafuh/wish/664380262 artscotthoch https://padlet.com/artscotthoch/ovabaoxs1u7uafuh/wish/664382466 So the basic way my class ran was I would get up in front of my class of about 15 students, prepare a basic slideshow covering what ideas I want to convey in that days class and then jump into demonstration. For example, I have an assignment that teaches students how to animate convincing motion in after effects through what is called Easing. I would show them examples of good animation and then demonstrate step by step how to achieve this result. The assignment is open ended as far as exactly what they wish to animate whether it be a ball bounce or something like a car starting and stopping. Then studio time would begin. I would go around the room and talk to each student one by one to talk about their ideas, see if they have any questions that they didn't bring up during the lecture, give feedback and advice. All of these things I can see being translated into an online environment in a way that not only gives the same result but arguably better results. It's just a matter of planning ahead and putting the student first. ]]> 2020-07-28 19:13:56 UTC https://padlet.com/artscotthoch/ovabaoxs1u7uafuh/wish/664382466 artscotthoch https://padlet.com/artscotthoch/ovabaoxs1u7uafuh/wish/664387381 I think technology provides a great opportunity for learning. The idea of students being able to engage with course content on their own time is especially appealing as my class normally meets 7:15-10 which isn't an ideal time slot for some. I think with the right planning I can design a course that engages with students in a real way that might even be better than in person. I mostly say this as someone without a lot of teaching experience so I have a feeling like my next class will be better overall regardless of it being online or not. Having an emphasis on building a community that encourages people to interact with one another and give feedback is so important and I think for a lot of people it's easier to leave written feedback than to say it in person. ]]> 2020-07-28 19:21:47 UTC https://padlet.com/artscotthoch/ovabaoxs1u7uafuh/wish/664387381 artscotthoch https://padlet.com/artscotthoch/ovabaoxs1u7uafuh/wish/664390433 I think finding a way to get that student participation without "forcing it" will be a challenge. I read in the material that everyone is tired of "post 1, respond to 3" but I'm not sure how else to encourage that kind of community aspect of the online course. I'm sure once I sit down and revise my rubric I'll find a way to grade participation without making it feel like a chore. I want my students to give legitimate thoughtful responses and have a good time doing it. ]]> 2020-07-28 19:27:03 UTC https://padlet.com/artscotthoch/ovabaoxs1u7uafuh/wish/664390433 artscotthoch https://padlet.com/artscotthoch/ovabaoxs1u7uafuh/wish/664392507 I think the overall design of the class is something I'd be interested in learning more about. How much preparation is too much? Do I make collaborative boards and screencasts and presentations of everything I need to teach? What is good to make tutorial videos about and what is better to cover in a live video? Maybe the balance between synchronous and asynchronous teaching is what I'm really curious about. I want to find a sweet spot where I'm not overwhelming students with content but I have sufficiently provided enough for them to feel like it was worth their time and money. ]]> 2020-07-28 19:30:39 UTC https://padlet.com/artscotthoch/ovabaoxs1u7uafuh/wish/664392507