classroom size

I am especially proud of this paper, as I had set a goal for myself to submit it before my contract at the University of Saskatchewan finished.  I managed to get it in, with 2 hours left to spare!  It discusses my use of flipped teaching in three different engineering classrooms in a lecture theatre or a computer lab with varying number of students in each class.

So here it is, my third scholarly, peer-reviewed article:

Maddison, T.  (2015).  A Matter of size: Flipping library instruction in various engineering classrooms.  Issues in Science and Technology Librarianship, Number 82(Fall 2015).  doi: 10.5062/F4QV3JJ5.  http://istl.org/15-fall/refereed2.html

one more post on the topic of....

Last post I promise about our presentation and Twitter.  I think one of the cool things that I discovered  about Twitter today is that sometimes the feedback that you receive about your session is something that you hadn't thought of.  Often what resonates for the audience is different than your initial purpose or what you thought, your most important points were. 

Here is a perfect example.  Someone at the conference was infamous for these mind maps.  Check out her(?) fantastic illustration of our presentation.

I like it! @melanie_sarah_ Head over heels: approaches to flipped teaching #WILU2014 #mindmapping pic.twitter.com/NB5In0iqPz
— C Doi (@cdoi) May 21, 2014

In praise of collaborating

Just a brief shout out here.... I want to say how much I enjoy co-presenting!  Here's why:

• You have an opportunity to share thoughts, key messages and feedback before the session has even begun with your colleagues/experts
• You divide the work, the creation of the presentation and the delivery 
• While they are presenting, you have a chance to catch your breath and take a peek at your notes (this is something I especially appreciate, as once I start, I usually put my notes down and go for it!)
• You share constructive feedback afterwards
• and it is way more fun to have a friend

Here is a picture of my friend/colleague/co-presenter at WILU during our presentation on Flipped Teaching.

Tips for success in the flipped classroom! #WILU2014 pic.twitter.com/MlZXyM3PEv
— Alison Wetheral (@WILU_Alison) May 21, 2014