Demonstrations
In effective demonstrations students should be asked to predict outcomes, then experience the demonstration, and reflect by comparing the prediction and actual outcome. Types of effective demonstrations could be coaching workshops, scientific experiments, roleplaying etc.
Optionally: By using FeedbackFruits Interactive Video you could also show students an effective demonstration at home. Ask them to answer a question regarding their expected outcome and show them the video. Afterwards, let students write down a reflection in a open-ended question. More information regarding Feedbackfruits Interactive Video can be found here.
On-campus
The activity takes about 10-30 minutes to complete and could be done with more than 60 students in an on-campus setting.
This activity could be done as a blended learning activity when using the alternative described above. Students watch the demonstration (in a tool like FeedbackFruits Interactive Video) and note down their answers at home. The plenary discussion will be held during the tutorial session.
Manual
Supplies Needed
- A (filmed) demonstration
- Place to note down the predicaments.
- Optionally: FeedbackFruits Interactive Video
Set-up Classroom
A simple classroom set-up, such as a U-shape or rows is sufficiënt. Think about where you want to perform the demonstration. It should be visible to all students.
Step 1. (Preparation)
Prepare a demonstration with a certain outcome. The outcome should derive from logic and be predictable.
Step 2. (During Class)
Inform students during the tutorial session about the activity. When working together, group up.
Step 3. (During Class)
Provide students the initial case and provide them with the steps undertaken in the demonstration. Ask them what the outcome will be.
Step 4. (During Class)
After students note down their outcome, perform the demonstration.
Step 5. (Evaluation)
Students reflect on their predicaments after seeing the demonstration. Let students share these reflections in a plenary discussion. Optionally provide key-notes to take home.
Source
Hand-out Start-to-Teach
Online
The activity takes about 10-30 minutes to complete and could be done with more than 60 students in an online setting.
This activity could be done as a blended learning activity when using the alternative described above. Students watch the demonstration (in a tool like FeedbackFruits Interactive Video) and note down their answers at home. The plenary discussion will be held during the tutorial session.
Manual
Supplies Needed
- A filmed demonstration
- Place to note down the predicaments.
- Optionally: FeedbackFruits Interactive Video
Set-up Classroom
Create a Teams in Microsoft Teams and create at least one channel for the general meeting.
Step 1. (Preparation)
Prepare a filmed demonstration with a certain outcome. A filmed demonstration is suggested due to technical restraints when performing online tutorial sessions. The outcome should derive from logic and be predictable.
Step 2. (During Class)
Inform students during the tutorial session about the activity. When working together, group up.
Step 3. (During Class)
Provide students the initial case and provide them with the steps undertaken in the demonstration. Ask them to note down what the outcome will be.
Step 4. (During Class)
Let students watch the video.
Step 5. (Evaluation)
Students reflect on their predicaments after seeing the demonstration. Let students share these reflections in a plenary discussion. Optionally provide key-notes to take home.
Source
Hand-out Start-to-Teach
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