Thursday, October 28, 2010

Thoughts on the current presentation format

At the start of every class, we present our projects. An order is chosen, and the first group presents their stuff, which takes maybe 5-20 minutes. Then the floor is opened up for questions.

The questions, I think, are supposed to be from the students as well as the professors. However, I've noticed a trend. Once the professors start critiquing the group, they continue on for quite some time, bouncing off each other. If students have questions or points while the profs are talking, the hands sometimes go unnoticed, and the points are forgotten or given up if the student is not extremely patient and/or assertive.

Also, it is difficult to stay focused on any one thing for quite some time. We have, as of right now, used 3 hours, half, of the class time today for presentations and critiques. I'm not saying that's a waste of time. I'm saying that I can usually keep alert through one presentation, but I start zoning out during the long critiques if there isn't a quick bouncing around of questions and ideas from several people. But several presentations, all in a row? Goodness, we're all zombies by the end of it. We need a break, maybe multiple breaks.

Ah, well. Food time.

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