This is a one-of-a-kind⚡️daily series (7:00PM-8:00PM Pacific Time) designed for
- students who learn best by watching someone else problem-solve in real-time
- students who learn best by giving presentations
- students who want to improve their public-speaking skills and confidence
- students who are interested in becoming tutors (GREAT PRACTICE!)
- students who are interested in learning diverse ways to solve the same problem
- non-native English speakers who want to practice their English skills
If any of these sound like you, I encourage you to sign up for my "Be the tutor! 👩💻" series.
Q&A:
1. How does "Be the tutor! 👩💻" work?
My "Be the tutor! 👩💻" sessions are designed to resemble a classroom on presentation day.
For each session, I will pick a Khan Academy exercise ([example](https://schoolhouse.world/redirect?code=2qtBJ3qptVKeMRqHG1Bn1)) or unit test ([example](https://schoolhouse.world/redirect?code=cJuyoEsiZoESmi260fIHP)).
Everyone takes turns presenting (tutoring the audience) while the rest of the audience will respectfully watch and listen. While presenting, the presenter can pause and ask their audience comprehension questions that audience members may answer via microphone or the chat box.
To start each session, I will screen-share and work through the selected activity and voice my steps. Then after I finish presenting, I will stop sharing my screen and ask each learner to take turns screen sharing and explain their steps in front of everyone. Once everyone has taken their turn, I will end the activity with a self-reflection, shared reflection, and/or a brief feedback session.
2. What if I get stuck in the middle of my presentation?!
If you get stuck, you can:
- ask the audience for help! (say, "Can anyone help the tutor?")
- ask Mimi (session host) to take over.
- ask another audience member to take over (say, "Would anyone like to take over?")
Remember: It is ONE HUNDRED PERCENT OKAY TO STRUGGLE! Struggle is a sign of learning---remember that pressure builds diamonds! No pain, no gain. Doing hard things and expanding your comfort zone is the only way you'll actually be able to do hard things...by doing them.
If you are an audience member, you can encourage a struggling presenter by giving them words of encouragement, ask them guiding questions, or give hints in the text box.
3. Do I need to have my camera on?
No, but you are welcome to turn on your camera if you would like to do so. The most I am requiring of you is to present and speak during every session, unless you intend to be a spectator attendee (see Question 5).
4. What is your attendance policy?
If you have five unexcused absences, I will remove you from the series. Unexcused absences include "I forgot", "I overslept", and "I didn't feel like coming today". I will not penalize you for coming late to a session, as long as you come.
5. What if I want to watch, but not present?
That's absolutely fine. Just let me know via the series group chat or direct message me on Schoolhouse. You are welcome to stay as long as you follow the attendance policy. If you want to start participating, simply let me know.
EXPECTATIONS:
My "Be the tutor! 👩💻" sessions are a safe, positive, and welcoming environment. Be kind, respectful, and patient towards each other! Remember, everyone will take turns presenting the same lesson in one series, so if that does not interest you, then please enroll in another series or my slideshow-based series down below.
I have a zero-tolerance policy for disparaging language and inappropriate screen-sharing. Doing any of these behaviors will get you kicked out of my series and reported to schoolhouse.
If you accidentally screen-share an appropriate, but off-topic site, please return to your presentation. I will not kick you out for a minor accident.
What is the SCIENCE 🔬behind this?!
Nobel Laureate Richard Feynman created a 4-step technique for mastering difficult concepts---the Feynman technique.
1. Select a topic: I will link a Khan Academy exercise for each session. I encourage you to study in advance by practicing solving the problems and explaining them prior to each session. It's okay if you don't you it perfectly! We are all here to learn.
2. Teach it to someone else: This is the purpose of each session.
3. Fill in your gaps: Don't be afraid to ask other session members or me (Mimi) for help whenever you need to. You can start over your presentation if you need to, or ask to go after someone else instead if you need more time to familiarize yourself with the material.
4. Refine your knowledge: One way to do so is to create your own slide deck lesson of a concept we covered in a session, become a Schoolhouse Tutor yourself, and teach the concept to other learners. By continuing to teach others, your knowledge will become stronger and stronger than ever. :)
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If you are a slideshow-based learner, check out my other series: [https://schoolhouse.world/series/53035](https://schoolhouse.world/series/53035)
