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Joseph Taylor

Hands on with Vintage Equipment

One of the highlights of demonstrating the latest in digital filmmaking technology, is bringing in vintage and still quite functional but antiquated film cameras that demonstrates how the latest cameras still owe a great deal to this older technology. Many of the younger students just cannot get their heads around that at one time in the far and away past (5-7 years) a camera operator had to thread a celluloid based strip of plastic through a heavy block of iron to capture images.

Joseph Taylor

The Bliss of Teaching "that" class for the First Time

As a professional in the film industry and as somebody who relishes working with the camera, meeting that certain group of hungry new students for the 1st time is something I will always cherish. Two semesters ago-- the fall of 2012, I was greeted by 12 hungry wannabe filmmakers who were ready to take on the industry. This enthusiasm has not lead up and now we are together taking Camera 2. Some of these students have grown so much that they are already taking on their first professional jobs.

Sabrina Scruggs

Course content

I like to have my syllabus and outline of course to be given to all students so they know what is expected of them

Sabrina Scruggs

New students

I always try and make my students feel comfortable that first day of class so they will always know they can talk to me and ask questions with out being afraid

Sabrina Scruggs

Keeping students interested

I feel like i am always to tryingto keep my students interested in the topics i am teaching so they will stay eager to learn

Sabrina Scruggs

professionalism

Always achieve the most professionalism in the class atmosphere

Joseph Taylor

Using Existing Syllabi

As a first year instructor, I have been somewhat limited to using the existing syllabus for each of the classes I am teaching. This method somewhat limits what my world experience in the field has taught me and constrains the creative solutions that I have gained through on the job pressures and problems. Can anybody offer advice as a workaround to this dilemma?

Joseph Taylor

Working with a motivated but VERY noisy and Rambunctious Class

One of my favorite groups of students, who will be working with me until they are seniors, are a large and very motivated bunch-- the LOVE filmmaking... but they are very "energetic." I have no desire to try and stifle this energy, in fact I want to encourage it. But classes can get very loud and disruptive. I need to get a grip on these students but still maintain that level of energy and passion.

Georgianna Barry

Power Point Presentations

We are required to give our theory lecture presentations through power point. Is it better to let the students take notes from the power point or to run off a copy of the power point and have them fill in notes on the lines next to each slide. Part of me feels that this would help them have a better study guide. However, when the have to take notes and just look at the slide, making them write down everything might make them retain the material better. I have mixed emotions about this and would like some guidance on these thoughts.

Kenneth Lantz

First day jitters shmitters

Personally I find that the first day is an exciting one. It's a chance to refresh and try a new approach to a class that maybe didn't work quite like you had planned the semester before. The first day always sets that tone and expectations.

Angelica Sandoval

Creativity

How do I create an atmosphere that encourages creativity specifically for fashion students?

Angelica Sandoval

Personal Issues and the Classroom

How do I engage my students in learning when they're distracted by personal problems?

Kathleen Denney

Lecture

15-18 minutes, the mini lectures, I like this. Then do something different like a group project/discussion? Then come back to lecture? I have so much to do in one day, I feel that if I don't stay focused-- will not be able to give all the pertinent information that needs to be heard.

Kathleen Denney

Lecture

With my lecture I seem to definitely lose most after about 15 minutes, but with that, we have not covered all materiel which is necessary for the day. Suggestions on involving students with this and being able to complete what needs to be given.

Ann Keil

Active Learning

As a mother and grandmother this approach seems to come easily to me. But I am glad to learn some new ways to practice and communicate with my students. Take into consideration that my courses are in project-based graphic design and advertising studio degree plans. Still have problems with students NOT doing their homework. Any suggestions?

Darren Demaree CHEP

Active Learning

I teach writing classes, so active learning has been a tough barrier to breach. Once I introduced the idea of how much improved writing skills can enhance their lives outside of the classroom/job arena they understood things a little more clearly. This opened the door to more participation with active learning, as they used the skills needed to write essays to write letters to friends and so on.

Michael Murrill

Basic Questioning

I like to ask questions to students. I call on students randemaly and this keeps them alert and moore intent to the subject you are teaching.I have learned that some students will become more interested in what the whole class is doing.More interaction.

Trevor Sprague

My favorite class

I've always really enjoyed the first day of a class, because of the opportunity it represents to engage with a new and unique student group. The preparation, to-do lists, meet and greet are all great, but it's the learning that I do that I think best sets up how the rest of the class will run. It's a process of gauging student involvement, building rapport, perhaps challenging a few students who don't seem to be quite invested in the class--but also to challenge my own first impressions of students, almost like giving them a second chance at it. Trevor

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Medeina O\'Neal

Importance to student and ourselves

As an instructed we need to ask ourselves what do we want the students to learn and why is this important to ourselves. We should not make too many assumption about a student but figure out strategies to help those students that are less willing to respond to questions that are asked.