I've run into the same problem as Beth. Too many distractions. Given I use
many overheads, outdoors is impossible. I tried having the student
presentations outdoors but presenting to a class of distracted students made
it an unpleasant experience for the presenters. Although I like the idea of
sitting under a tree with my students It just doesn't work
Gary
Gary J. Klatsky
Department of Psychology [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Oswego State University (SUNY) http://www.oswego.edu/~klatsky
Oswego, NY 13126 Voice: (315) 341 3474
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Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 1999 12:55 PM
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Subject: Re: let the sunshine in!
I've tried the occasional outside class on a nice day, but even with a
smaller class (15 students),
it was not very successful. Students seem more easily distracted and
participation was at a
minimum. Also difficult for all to hear the speaker.
Anyone else have more success?
Beth Benoit
And while on this topic,(free associating), do you occasionally
hold classes outdoors,underneath trees and how does that impact
pour pedagogy and student-teacher discussion interaction?
