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Death by Power. Point Reviving the lecture

Reviving Power. Point Based Lectures l Cathy Moore in Dump the Drone suggests Vary the rhythm l Use humor l Say “you” l Chop the content on the slides l Check the readability stats of your slides l

Reviving Power. Point Based Lectures l The slides l l Limit information placed on the slides Place information in the notes section for lecture’s use Handout an outline of notes- leaving blanks for activities Slideshow menu at the top of the screen. Select View Presenter Tools. l l This allows one to show the slides on the screen Notes pages on the lecturer’s computer Click on the button for a thorough review of Pp slide development

Reviving Power. Point Based Lectures l Research on lecture To keep attention, pause every 12 -15 minutes l How? l

Reviving Power. Point Based Lectures l Divide the lecture into sections Opening Middle/Main End/CFU Click on the word to go to the next section

Use a creative beginning l Ask a question l Use a scenario l Play a song, video clip l Read a current event item

Use a creative beginning l Role play l Think-pair-share l Stump your partner l Note check Return to list of sections

Middle Section l Insert a slide to break every 12 -15 minutes l The following examples could be placed in slide Refocuses student attention l Lecturer catches breath and slows a bit l Puts student into the lecture via activity l

Example: Take a moment to reflect on your experience with group projects. Come up with a positive and a negative example.

Think- Pair- Share example: Think of what you know about active learning strategies. Turn to a partner and share your knowledge. Do you have anything to share with the class?

Focused listing example: Take out a sheet of paper and list as many characteristics of good lecturing as you can.

Brainstorm example: What do you know about the ways students learn? Start with your clearest thoughts and then move on to those that are kind of out there!

Middle Section: Quick Break

Think about how you might use active learning strategies in your lectures. Turn to a partner and discuss. Share your findings with the large group.

Note Check Example: Take a few minutes to compare notes with a partner: l Summarize information. l Identify the most important (and clarify if possible) any sticking points.

Middle Section: Quick Break Take a minute to come up with one question. Then, see if you can stump your partner! Return to list of sections

End of Lecture: Check for Understanding [CFU] Summarize the most important points in today’s lecture.

End of Lecture: Check for Understanding [CFU] what would it be?

End of Lecture: Check for Understanding [CFU] Which of the strategies we’ve covered would you like to try in your own classes?

End of Lecture: Check for Understanding [CFU] What was the muddiest point today? Return to list of sections

Reviving Lecture l Power. Point can assist in: Keeping student interest l Engaging students in the learning process l Keeping the lecturer in tune with students l Be a tool in the learning process l

References l http: //www. cathy- moore. com/courses/dump_drone. html# l University of Minnesota, Human Resources