Presentations
"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn."
- Benjamin Franklin
"Empowerment, after all, can only be claimed, not given."
- Stephen D. Brookfield, from Powerful Techniques for Teaching Adults
Following my teaching philosophy, my goal is to actively involve the audience as co-learners in a presentation rather than simply giving a lecture. I incorporate activities and work towards goals that ask participants to be empowered to use the knowledge and skills that, hopefully, the presentations can help them uncover. Inspired by a student-centered learning model and a desire to instill lifelong learning practices, I strive to make presentations an interactive, meaningful and useful experience.
My
Leadership
Story
Leadership Story: My Life as Told Through Music
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This web-based presentation is part of my application to join the team at Denver Public Schools. The presentation uses music and events from my life to show the story of how I have become a leader in the education field.
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The Learning
Path:
Transformed
My Journey through the M.Ed Program at Colorado State University
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This web-based presentation explores the transformation I have undergone as a graduate student. It highlights important aspects of my teaching philosophy and educational background.
Transmedia
Storytelling
Dazed Marrow's Story
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A website based presentation that utilizes a variety of media to tell the story of one musician. This presentation is part of an interactive and immersive storytelling platform.
Media and
Language
Learning
Media for Task-Based Language Learning
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This website discusses the benefits of utilizing various media such as music and film as tools for language learning. It offers resources and ideas for educators to employ media for task-based projects and activities.
Music and
Learning
Music as a Tool for Language Acquisition
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Music pervades every aspect of our lives. Using music as a tool for learning offers great benefits to both educators and learners.
Narrative Research Designs: A Storytelling Approach to Research
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People live storied lives. How can stories be used to conduct qualitative research?
Narrative
Research
Benjamin Franklin and The Junto
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Benjamin Franklin utilized non-formal learning for mutual advancement in early Philadelphia.
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The Junto