tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6332990649773154261.post8678609518340704960..comments2022-03-20T18:18:28.128-04:00Comments on Boffins and Cold Warriors: Teaching Tip #1: First Day of ClassJonathan Turnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12415175598660731706noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6332990649773154261.post-77264155120216415132011-01-18T22:51:19.494-05:002011-01-18T22:51:19.494-05:00I did a variant of this for my first tutorial this...I did a variant of this for my first tutorial this term. I had half the students put their names on index cards, then distributed the cards to the other half and had them partner up. I put 4 questions on the board (one personal, 3 content-related agree/disagree) and had them discuss in partners for ~15 min. I didn't have each pair report back---just used a show of hands---mostly because thereMike Thickehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00390160289333884633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6332990649773154261.post-88745025792426124802010-08-26T21:28:43.302-04:002010-08-26T21:28:43.302-04:00I had this done to me when an undergrad and I did ...I had this done to me when an undergrad and I did it myself when a TA last year. I found it worthwhile both times...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6332990649773154261.post-39232031062100629012010-08-26T15:23:49.320-04:002010-08-26T15:23:49.320-04:00I do a variant of this in my classes as well. Work...I do a variant of this in my classes as well. Works very well. I distribute large index cards rather than paper (the index cards are better in terms of wear and tear). I bring the cards with me to every subsequent class, and I keep attendance on the back of each card. <br />DeliaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6332990649773154261.post-65479984550218104182010-08-26T14:40:12.475-04:002010-08-26T14:40:12.475-04:00I used to find this an annoying exercise when I wa...I used to find this an annoying exercise when I was an undergrad. Mostly because of the campy feel. But as a new tutorial leader, I can see the benefits of this exercise. I look forward to your next Teaching Tip!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6332990649773154261.post-3398897450935114722010-08-25T13:59:59.481-04:002010-08-25T13:59:59.481-04:00Michelle, if you practice what you preach, it'...Michelle, if you practice what you preach, it'll be doubly awesome!Jonathan Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12415175598660731706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6332990649773154261.post-46555560204710105042010-08-25T12:50:19.875-04:002010-08-25T12:50:19.875-04:00I like this idea, Jon! I might just steal it for ...I like this idea, Jon! I might just steal it for my TATP training session for new TAs... :)Michelle Hoffmannoreply@blogger.com