Tuesday morning I did complete my instruction session. I was twenty minutes post session start due to nature exploding in lightning, wind and rain. The storm was beautiful, but I played safe and took a later departure to my building.
The class was larger than I anticipated, yet they were awake and fully engaged. Then I remembered: this is a class of teachers. Their faculty introduced the literature review thoroughly, so I was able to move into demonstration mode right away. I began review of my subject guide and made mention of the RefWorks software. I am interested in ensuring these teachers have all of the services they need to enhance their research experience while on campus and away in their home schools during the academic year. Their research projects result in completion of their capstone in the program as well as result in review and improved services or programs within their schools.
The mention of RW derailed us slightly. I offered another session to their instructors. The time on task is so limited while they are in campus I feel remiss not having reviewed through all of the resources and provided hands on time. These teachers do have my contact information and know I am available for email, phone and f2f consultation.
So my lesson learned is that I need very much to condense the presentation time. Distillation is an art, and I need to work more with my canvas.
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