Becoming a Great Instructor Series #19 - The Presentation, Part 3

Becoming a Great Instructor - 19 of 20

I have been teaching for over 50 years and I'm proud of the work I've done, and the impact I've had on the lives of my students. I know what it takes to succeed—to be the best you can be, and I want to share the experience and wisdom I've gained so that you too, can learn how to make a difference, and change lives. I trust that you'll find new and fresh ways to reach and engage your audience, and reexamine your commitment to education.

This series of videos is extracted from Mike Holt's Becoming a Great Instructor video program. The principles are universal, in that they apply to any mentoring situation, and not just to students in the classroom. If you missed prior newsletters, click here.

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19 of 20: The Presentation, Part 3

Note Taking. Should your students be taking notes? Useful analysis of the pros and cons and what your expectations should be.
Structure. Make sure that your scope and slides are organized and structured.
Questions. Great insight into taking and answering questions from the class.
So, how did you do in your presentation?

Always distribute evaluation forms to the attendees, and do it during your last afternoon break, and not at the end of the class. Doing so will give them the time to fill it out. The are specific questions to put on the survey, and the information you'll get back will help you learn how to improve. Mike and the panel dive into the details. There's some really great advice on this video clip...

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"You provided me with the tools to take charge of my class and be successful."

"You taught me how to conduct myself during the presentation to maintain students' involvement."

"I learned that I can't use old teaching methods for the new generation."

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The content for this newsletter was extracted from Mike Holt's Certified Instructor Program. For more information on this video program, or to get your copy, click on the product image, or click here.

We'd love to hear from you about this series, and the ways you're using it. Send us your comments and feedback by clicking on "Post a Comment" below. Look out for the next part in this series a month from now, and please share with your colleagues.