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llwatson wrote:

BrassMonkey wrote:Are you sure a 1 hour break from you enough? :-D

Well fine, I will take my computer and cat-like reflexes home then... lol

Thin ice, MonkeyBoy. Ya know, I KNOW where you live.

llwatson wrote:Nope, DPS doesn't allow it. The class must be taught by a real live person. We are allowed to use only a certain percent of the class time for videos or other multimedia. (I don't remember exactly, but I think it is 20%) Don't confuse that with PowerPoint. Talking while using PowerPoint is still "live instruction".

I use a one hour video. I have two different ones. The makeup of the class determines which one they see. That gives them a chance to get a break from me for an hour, gives me a chance to get off my feet for an hour, and is usually just enough time for me to complete the TR-100s and affidavits.

I do appreciate your offer, though. I am always looking for ways to make the class more interesting, more engaging, more entertaining while still remaining within DPS guidelines.

txinvestigator wrote:

BrassMonkey wrote:How would a fully computerized classroom presentation be received? I'm not talking about powerpoint.

Something you instructor types would be interested in? Free of course, I have some time in the evenings lately to woro on something.

This would make it entertaining for students and hopefully give more time for Q&A, you know, good stuff...

We can use powerpoint ad overheads, etc., but we can only use a small percentage of the time on videos and such. Is that what you mean, where the instructor lets the computer do the teaching?