Brilliant!! It’s really got me thinking how I can use it in my latest gig: teaching biology to grade 7s and 8s in my non-native language (and I’m not a biology teacher)…
Very cool, Lisa! What an interesting challenge! Biology DEFINITELY wasn't a subject that I did well in. So, I'd have ZERO idea how to teach it. Let me know how things go. I'm sure you'll do great!!
Yep I like it. As a facilitator of adult learning, and someone who has had her fair share of ‘death by PowerPoint’ style presentations/lectures/workshops - i wholeheartedly agree with this approach Michele. Learning by doing in a creative way. Can’t wait to see the outcomes.
Thanks, Michelle! I'm right there with you in my disdain for boring presentations. I'll let you know how things go with the simulation. I'm hoping it'll be something that keeps students engaged and provides a fun learning experience. We shall see! :-)
I'll be curious to hear how this goes. As someone who could barely stay conscious during any 8am class, I can't wait to find out what happens. Is this class for COM majors? Or a Gen Ed course?
It’s for strategic communications majors. Yeah — I’m interested in seeing how it goes, too. Every day in class is like a little experiment. :-) But I’m good with that!
Thanks, Bette. It's definitely going to be an interesting journey. And you're exactly right: We're ALL flying blind right now. So, we might as well try things that make us a bit uncomfortable, right?
What I love about this is how it mirrors real professional life.
In actual communications roles, you rarely work on isolated tasks - everything connects to brand narrative, ongoing relationships, and ripple effects of your decisions. Your students are learning to think systematically about communications strategy.
Thanks, @Neela 🌶️! You’re exactly right about the practically non-existent isolated tasks in communications roles. Everything is (or should be) connected to each other and all of it is (or should be) connected to an overarching brand narrative. We’ll see how the simulation goes! Fingers crossed! I appreciate you and your consistent support. It means a LOT!!
All your suggestions are brilliant! Storytelling and involving students into the role play works great to keep things exciting.
Brilliant!! It’s really got me thinking how I can use it in my latest gig: teaching biology to grade 7s and 8s in my non-native language (and I’m not a biology teacher)…
Very cool, Lisa! What an interesting challenge! Biology DEFINITELY wasn't a subject that I did well in. So, I'd have ZERO idea how to teach it. Let me know how things go. I'm sure you'll do great!!
Not my subject either but I somehow seem to say “yes” to weird things 😅
Yep I like it. As a facilitator of adult learning, and someone who has had her fair share of ‘death by PowerPoint’ style presentations/lectures/workshops - i wholeheartedly agree with this approach Michele. Learning by doing in a creative way. Can’t wait to see the outcomes.
Thanks, Michelle! I'm right there with you in my disdain for boring presentations. I'll let you know how things go with the simulation. I'm hoping it'll be something that keeps students engaged and provides a fun learning experience. We shall see! :-)
P.S. I had to look up ‘verklempt’ 🤪
LOL!!!!!!! It's what you'll be when you read the book I recommended to you last week!
Hahahaha
I'll be curious to hear how this goes. As someone who could barely stay conscious during any 8am class, I can't wait to find out what happens. Is this class for COM majors? Or a Gen Ed course?
It’s for strategic communications majors. Yeah — I’m interested in seeing how it goes, too. Every day in class is like a little experiment. :-) But I’m good with that!
You will have lots of content to write about. Educators will be really interested because everyone's flying blind right now.
Thanks, Bette. It's definitely going to be an interesting journey. And you're exactly right: We're ALL flying blind right now. So, we might as well try things that make us a bit uncomfortable, right?
Exactly. Comfort zone. What is that? lol
What I love about this is how it mirrors real professional life.
In actual communications roles, you rarely work on isolated tasks - everything connects to brand narrative, ongoing relationships, and ripple effects of your decisions. Your students are learning to think systematically about communications strategy.
Keep solving shit! - Love it, Michele.
Have a good week ahead.
Thanks, @Neela 🌶️! You’re exactly right about the practically non-existent isolated tasks in communications roles. Everything is (or should be) connected to each other and all of it is (or should be) connected to an overarching brand narrative. We’ll see how the simulation goes! Fingers crossed! I appreciate you and your consistent support. It means a LOT!!
Always Michele :)
Have the best weekend!
You, too, my friend!
thank you :)