Having Fun with students

Often when we come to teach at University we think we need to find ‘cool things’ or some trick to get them engaged.  This isn’t true.  Consider Xtranormal.  This first video was my reflection on the semester… I think it worked well and acted as a way to get them talking:

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A colleague whom I teach with made one also:

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These videos were well received, at least by me :)   The following was one we made with the whole class, including myself and Alison, inputting their ideas as we discussed them:

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The only point I have is this: it doesn’t have to be boring, and it doesn’t have to be trendy, ok that’s two points.  Be clever and work collaboratively, you may be surprised what you learn.

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