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This week, it's all about positivity and authenticity. First, Jeff Kim helps us teach with video and do so in a way that is welcoming and uplifting. I learn about a new genre of music and make a small effort to bathe myself in boredom. Reply to let me know about somewhere unique that you've taught or otherwise facilitated learning. |
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Episode 631
A Faculty Guide to Teaching With Video with Jeff Kim
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As you may have heard in past episodes, I'm intrigued by video as a medium. Particularly, I'm interested in the authenticity that certain forms can help us have in creating a sense of belonging and mattering in our teaching. On episode 631, Jeff Kim demonstrates how to sustain a regular practice of capturing video in his role as an adjunct professor, educator, and school board member. He's a positive presence on the internet and shares his approach toward positivity:
You raise what you praise. So through these vlogs, you'll see me not complaining, but actually praising a lot. |
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Covers and Covering by John Warner
And learned about a new (for me) genre of music
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I have thoroughly enjoyed each and every conversation I've ever been able to have with John Warner, not to mention reading his posts. He had a great one this last week about music covers and I got to learn that there is such a thing as yacht rock.
I know know that John and I are not only similar in age, we also appreciate at least one type of music. I also know that Keith Urban does a fantastic "yacht rock" version of Steal Away (goodness, I haven't heard that song in so long and it's so good).
Covers and Covering, by John Warner
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Bathing Myself in Boredom
Another great post by Jason Chatfield
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I took the advice from Jason Chatfield and tried bathing myself in boredom. It probably wasn't that much of a challenge, as it was just for a few minutes during lunch. I sat outside on one of our chairs out back. I can report that instead of feeling bored, I felt hot. So I went back inside and thought that I would try to bathe myself in boredom another day. Still, it is a good piece and well worth a read.
Bathe Yourself in Boredom, by Jason Chatfield
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A unique place you've taught
Reflecting on Gardner Campbell's answer
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Last week, I wondered where is somewhere unique that you've taught. The question took me right back to a conversation with Gardner Campbell, way back in 2016. |
Bonni Stachowiak
Since this week's Field Journal is quite musically themed, I figure I might as well keep going with that. I tend to associate songs with people, just like people might connect others by the kinds of clothes they wear, or the cars they drive.
When Gardner Campbell spoke with me for episode 107, he told the most powerful story about getting to take his students to Solsbury Hill, which overlooks the city of Bath, England. It was the last day of a summer study-abroad class he had taught in 2003, called Rock Solid: Progressive Transatlantic Crossings in Popular Music, 1950 to the Present. They had all lived and studied together for those five weeks and the trip culminated with some reading aloud and silent reflection.
Gardner describes his experience as being a uniquely engaging time and that the students shared that it was powerful for them, as well. The students each brought books from the course and read aloud the passages that had meant the most to them, as they sat together on Solsbury Hill.
My conversation with Gardner was a decade ago and my memory can get fuzzy about all the many stories I've been fortunate enough to get to hear for the podcast. However, I don't know if I'll ever hear the song Solsbury Hill, by Peter Gabriel, and not instantly be brought back to how wonderful it was to get to engage with Gardner and imagine what it might have been like for those fortunate enough to be in that class.
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This week, I'm wondering:
How do you keep track of your plans for class sessions?
Hit reply to let me know. I'll choose a few to include in the next Field Journal. Let me know in your reply if you prefer to remain anonymous, as otherwise, I'll assume it is ok to include your name.
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More Music from John Warner's Piece
The Doobie Brothers take me right back to my younger days
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THIS WEEK ON TEACHING IN HIGHER ED
Bethany Morrison shares civic professionalism and how disciplinary identity shapes civic discourse on the next episode.
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Bonni Stachowiak
Committed to human flourishing through learning + teaching
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