Before going to class this morning, I was feeling a bit anxious. I wasn’t really nervous, like I normally feel. I think I was actually kind of excited to get in front of the class. However, right before starting class was when the nerves kicked in a bit, even if I was only talking for about 5 or so minutes.
Lecturing in front of the class was a bit different than leading a review session. Having to provide information to the class that they only know a bit about was a bit intimidating for me. After I got past the first two slides however, and was able to show the video clip, I felt more comfortable fielding questions than I did with presenting the information. When I was presenting the information, I don’t recall looking at faces, or really making eye contact until after I showed the video clip. I do believe I was at least looking up, but I know I was more than likely talking too fast. I still hope that I got the key concept across. Also, I didn’t notice that the mic was not working for me, but I think I was at least slightly loud enough for those in the back to hear.
Watching everyone else lecture was interesting, because all of us have a slightly different way of doing so. By watching them, I realized areas I could improve in. I also noticed, as Dr G had forewarned us about, that if we focus our attention on the front section, that the back and sides do not add much in participation. They only chimed in when they had questions or had something to comment on.
Overall, those five minutes were not as bad as I thought. I know there are areas where I do okay in, as well as areas that I could improve on, but overall, it was a good experience.
