The questionnaire confirmed where I believe I am in terms of classroom teaching. I’m usually not at either extreme but it also depends on what I’m teaching.
In my accounting classes, the material is fairly analytical so it takes more thought to come up with good discussion topics that will really interest and stimulate the students. They LOVE when we talk about ethics and the trouble accountants and businesspeople have gotten into when they make unethical decisions, however, most of our other accounting topics aren’t quite as much “fun.”
On the other hand, when I teach business courses I find it much easier to find interesting topics and creative activities because things aren’t nearly as black and white as accounting. (Being “too creative” as an accountant can get someone sent to prison!)
It’s been so hot this past week that I selected the “coolest” photo I could find, although it has nothing to do with on-line teaching. I think I’ll use it as my wallpaper until summer finally ends!
