Hi Herb,

 

I too, have received comments like these (my personal favorite "This class is too much work.  I like a good old-fashioned lecture - why can't we have those instead?").  So, what I have done is give "Clinical Pearls" at the end of each lecture.  This is about 20 minutes of "important take aways from today's session."  Seems to help solidify content while satisfying those who are needy for a "good old-fashioned lecture."

 

Hope this helps.

 

 

>>> Herbert Coleman <[log in to unmask]> 1/14/2013 10:41 AM >>>
Just got my Fall student evaluations.  Number one complaint, "he
didn't lecture" or "he only lectured after the test, going over what
we missed..."

For my Human Sex class I provided 10 minute "pre-lectures" via
Blackboard Podcaster for the second half of the class.  They seem to
really like those.

I plan to take more time explaining the process this semester and to
provide the pre-lectures for all classes and all RAP's.

I was curious as to how other address the "lack of lecture" comments.
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Herb Coleman, Ph.D
Dir. Instructional Computing and Technology
Adjunct Professor of Psychology
Austin Community College
Highland Business Center
5930 Middle Fiskville Rd.
Austin, TX 78752
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