Class Format Discussion - Learning Theory Class - Bentley

Joanne suggested that we discuss offline any changes to the syllabus outline. We can do this talking with one another or since we are all on the move, perhaps we can share our ideas via email or blog or wiki.  She introduced the Walter Gong Model - Capture, Expand, Teach and suggested that we come prepared to teach the class from the reading. As you recall, there were several options mentioned. I am not sure I got them all. 
 
1) Joanne picks names out of a bowl and that person is to present a random topic from the reading, approx 5 minutes worth.
2) Joanne offered to assign a topic and as I understood it, still select a name from the bowl and have that person present approx 5 minutes worth.
3) There was a suggestion that instead of presenting to the entire group, we split up into pairs or smaller groups and present some topic to one another approx 5 minutes worth.
4) There was a suggestion that each of us select from our reading something that struck us and prepare to present it approx 5 minutes worth.
 
If there were other suggestions, please forgive me for not mentioning them.
 
Opinions
  • I would prefer present on something that stood out to me in the reading to small groups. - Ryan
  • I would like to present in small groups—each of us share our own findings and then we can bring it all together with Professor Bentley, including anything else she would like us to gain from the chapters. - Matt
  • I would also prefer small groups, but I honestly don't care which topic we choose--as long as it fosters discussion. - Christian
 It seems to me that we have two issues here. Whether or not we present to the entire class and if we are assigned a topic or if we find one ourselves. I've created a poll on my site to vote on each of them. 
 
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