“Never tried it” nor occur to me to do this was the first thought
that passes my mind. Really… I must admit that I’m a low profile person, or
rather, a person who likes to keep a low profile of himself.
But the idea of a short video introduction of myself certainly
excites me. Recalling all the events/ activities/ course/ seminar and talks
that I have attended, among the very first thing almost every of these have in
similar is introduction. Not only introduction of the event/activity itself,
but the people, especially the speaker. Recalling some of the very enterprising
talks that I’ve attend, sharing of personal stories and experience is one of
the strengths that make a presentation interesting.
From my own experience, sharing of personal (or people’s) stories
and experience during lessons could definite get students’ attention. The
sudden sparkle in their eyes, the sudden eye contact that they eagerly gave me,
wow! It’s like waving a magic wand, you know! Guess its human touch after all.
Yeah, contemplating about the benefit of sharing more personal
stories and experience with my students, will try incorporating them more often
as part of my lesson plan.
Now I know why all the speakers in whatever conference or seminars or workshop will begin by introducing themselves =)
ReplyDeleteIt's a tactic!
Exactly!
ReplyDeleteIf we could make a short intro clip about ourselves and show it to our students, especially the very first class at the beginning of the year, I'm sure it'll create a very good first impression of the students towards us.
好的开始，是成功的一半！ ^_^
(rough translation: good beginning is worth half the success)