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How we present a subject can be just as critical as having a good grasp of the subject and a good lesson plan. Here are some ideas to consider.
Hey teachers -- make it fun
High school science teacher Tyler DeWitt was ecstatic about a lesson plan on bacteria (how cool!) -- and devastated when his students hated it. The problem was the textbook: it was impossible to understand. He delivers a rousing call for science teachers to ditch the jargon and extreme precision, and instead make science sing through stories and demonstrations.
- YouTube URL
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OaIdwUdSxE
TED's secret to great public speaking
TED Curator Chris Anderson notes that there's no single formula for a great TED or TEDx talk, but there is a secret ingredient that all the best ones have in common – focusing on a single idea. He shares this concept — along with four ways to make it work for you.
While not every class lecture or topic can be as inspiring as a good TED talk, you can adapt these ideas to make it much easier to transfer ideas, and knowledge, from you to your students.
- YouTube URL
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FOCpMAww28
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