On Dec 6, 2013, at 11:14 AM, Christopher Green wrote:
> One question, Jeff. Do your students have any idea that you're imitating a
> long-dead, once-famous singer? Or do they assume that you came up with this
> act on your own. :-)
I never asked: most of them quickly exited the room during th
On 2013-12-06, at 12:14 PM, Jeffry Ricker, Ph.D. wrote:
>
> I sing my syllabus to the tune of "Hound Dog" and do a great imitation of
> "The Pelvis" dancing to it. But I make sure the guy with the camera films me
> only from the waist up.
>
One question, Jeff. Do your students have any idea t
On Dec 6, 2013, at 9:30 AM, Gerald Peterson wrote:
> Ahhh yes, what we won't try to make it entertaining (for us too) and to grab
> their attention. I did a rap (once), sing the Freud song when covering
> Personality, and do magic tricks in all classes. Key issue is that class
> policy.
> Make
Ahhh yes, what we won't try to make it entertaining (for us too) and to grab
their attention. I did a rap (once), sing the Freud song when covering
Personality, and do magic tricks in all classes. Key issue is that class policy.
Make it clear and apply consistently. I have reduced absences, very
Those of you who are terribly concerned about students showing up to every
class, doing so on time, and not browsing or texting during class: You may wish
to consider this approach to informing them of the rules. (Be sure to bring
your pink hat)
http://www.insidehighered.com/quicktakes/2013/12/0
