09/27/12 (1340-1620) CSU OB Lecture

Well today was my first lecture to PL OB student nurses at CSU! I was so nervous before the lecture I couldn't even eat all day!  It took hours and hours of prep time to be ready for today but it was worth it because I felt prepared and had a good grasp of the material I presented.  I used a combination of two objectives:  Objective #7, utilizing peer (student) and faculty feedback by asking the students to fill out a 3x5 card telling me what they liked about my lecture and also what they felt that I could improve on.  I met with Marla right after class and she was very positive about how she thought the class went.  Of course she is an excellent role model. I hope to someday be half as good as she is at teaching. Objective #5, Demonstrate appropriate use of instructional technologies to support the teaching/learning process was met through my use of PowerPoint, providing not only information but also visual aids.  Half-way through the class after a short break, I engaged the students in a "quick-fire challenge" activity in which the students were divided into groups and then organized a 30sec commercial using a well-known organizational slogan (for example:  "Sometimes you feel like a nut", "Can you hear me now?") for pregnant moms regarding proper nutrition.  The students seemed to really enjoy the activity and every student participated. 

All in all, I feel that it went well for being my first lecture.  I still have lots to learn though.  The students were so willing to learn, asked good questions, and participated openly in discussions.  They provided me with good feedback that I will try to use for next time.  I think I can actually do this! It was a good day!