This semester, my group and I had the chance to create a movie that reflected our knowledge of the book The Freedom Writers. Click on the link to check it out!
Amy Streck
WWE NXT Season 9 Episode 14 :
8 years ago
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Paideia Text and Issues Lecture (Going Green)
I attended Claude Mertzenich's paideia lecture on Green Chemistry. Similar to the Religion and Politics lecture that I attended, I didn't feel as if I knew a ton of information regarding the subject. Unfortunately, I don't feel like this lecture did as great of a job explaining the topic so I felt very confused during most of the lecture.
I enjoyed the fact that Mertzenich chose to use a powerpoint and a video to give the audience something to follow along. However, he tended to read straight from the slide when the audience was capable of doing the same thing. He also included a bit too much information on the slide, making it difficult for the audience to see everything that he had written.
Another unfortunate drawback was that Mertzenich seemed to have only an alotted time to give his presentation because he had to speed through the last half of his lecture and was talking too quickly for me to comprehend everything that he was telling us. However, with a bit more time, I feel like he could have been able to slow down and given us more information so I wouldn't have felt as rushed and confused.
Although I didn't love this lecture, I was glad that Mertzenich was able to relate the lecture to Luther. At several points during the presentation, he was able to address the audience and explain how this applied to us at Luther, including using examples about different groups on campus.
Amy Streck
I enjoyed the fact that Mertzenich chose to use a powerpoint and a video to give the audience something to follow along. However, he tended to read straight from the slide when the audience was capable of doing the same thing. He also included a bit too much information on the slide, making it difficult for the audience to see everything that he had written.
Another unfortunate drawback was that Mertzenich seemed to have only an alotted time to give his presentation because he had to speed through the last half of his lecture and was talking too quickly for me to comprehend everything that he was telling us. However, with a bit more time, I feel like he could have been able to slow down and given us more information so I wouldn't have felt as rushed and confused.
Although I didn't love this lecture, I was glad that Mertzenich was able to relate the lecture to Luther. At several points during the presentation, he was able to address the audience and explain how this applied to us at Luther, including using examples about different groups on campus.
Amy Streck
Religion in American Politics
One of the lectures I attended this year was David Domke's lecture on religion in American politics. At first, I was hesitant to attend this lecture because of the topic of this lecture; I'm not exactly knowledgable in the religion or politics department...
However, once he started on his presentation, I was immediately drawn into his lecture! Within minutes, Domke had been able to insert the occasional joke to keep the audience entertained while still engaged in his lecture. He also included a visual aid (powerpoint) into the presentation and used it in an effective manner. He included pertinent information that we wanted on the slides, but didn't read the information off word for word.
Domke also really impressed me with his ability to be able to improv on the spot. At one point, someone made a comment about his presentation and he was able to respond without appearing flustered by the interruption. He was also incredibly current on his knowledge. In fact, his last slide included information that wasn't even two hours old!
Overall, this lecture was an excellent example that I would love to follow. David Domke really impressed me with his ability to speak in front of a crowd of people and I hope to have the chance to follow in his footsteps someday!
Amy Streck
However, once he started on his presentation, I was immediately drawn into his lecture! Within minutes, Domke had been able to insert the occasional joke to keep the audience entertained while still engaged in his lecture. He also included a visual aid (powerpoint) into the presentation and used it in an effective manner. He included pertinent information that we wanted on the slides, but didn't read the information off word for word.
Domke also really impressed me with his ability to be able to improv on the spot. At one point, someone made a comment about his presentation and he was able to respond without appearing flustered by the interruption. He was also incredibly current on his knowledge. In fact, his last slide included information that wasn't even two hours old!
Overall, this lecture was an excellent example that I would love to follow. David Domke really impressed me with his ability to speak in front of a crowd of people and I hope to have the chance to follow in his footsteps someday!
Amy Streck
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