1. The Last Lecture – Albert Rubenstein PhD Professor of Biology

2. The Last lecture – Key objective
Make the case that the college lecture is still a major tool in teaching and we should not be so quick to abandon this academic approach

3. Introductory lecture- Biology 101
Class introduction
Meet your professor
Class learning objectives

4. Meet your Professor – Dr. Rubenstein
BS,MS – Memphis Sate University
Ph.D. Virology /Pathology – University of Tennessee/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Post Doctoral Vanderbilt University
25 Years in R/D, Manufacturing, Marketing , Technology Assessment
Abbott Laboratories, Hybritech Europe, and Lilly Corporate Center and
15 years at Ivy Tech Community College
Professor of Biology

5. Biology 101 – The study of life

6. Learning Objectives
The Cell

7. Learning Objectives
DNA- Documentation system

8. Learning Objectives
Energy

9. Learning Objectives
Cell division and reproduction

10. Each of you is a lottery pick- do not blow your fortune

11. Learning Objectives
Timeline of life on earth

12. Learning Objectives
Evolution the process of change

13. Future direction in biology- biotechnology
Genetic engineering
Stem cells
Cloning
Memory storage
Extension of life

14. Genetic engineering – unlimited potential

15. Gene editing – significant challenge to society

16. GMO –Are they safe to eat ?

17. Will we answer the big questions?
So what are we? What is our purpose? Are we alone? What is our destiny and what role do we play in the universe? The audacity to ask and even expect answers to such question .

18. Role of a college professor?
Reservoir of knowledge
Conveyer of information
Prioritizes /explains concepts
Role model for students
Career mentor /counselor
Judge on performance

19. The community college student- a significant challenge for the professor
Career goals not defined
Short attention span
Varied social and academic
backgrounds
Lack communication skills
Learning must be fun
Google generation

20. The traditional lecture method is being challenged as a viable teaching tool

21. Teacher centered student centered
E Learning
Flipped classrooms
Hybrid classes
Web enhanced
Micro- learning
Game based learning
MOOC – massive open online courses

22. “Sage on a stage to Guide on the side” Allison King (1993)

23. Is the lecture method Dead?

24. Ivy Tech Community College - 2030

25. Lecture style teaching – long history Chinese educational system, universities in the middle ages and in the majority of university systems today

26. Historical aspects of oration /teaching
Oratory teaching goes back to origin of language and has inspired the individuals and rallied masses

27. Albert Einstein – Inspiration to all

28. Michio Kaku – Theoretical Physicist

29. Neil Thyson PhD – Astrophysics

30. Dr. Robert Furchgott - Nobel Laureate

31. Dr. Rubenstein?

32. Disadvantages of the lecture - remedy
Student engagement not assured – require note taking
Good lecture requires preparation and we all cannot be good speakers- train reward the lecturer
Lecture not suited for complex abstract material – just not true
Lecture not suited for complex motor skills- incorporate affective demonstrations followed by hands on activity
Insufficient feed back for students –
ask directed questions
Student attention span limited -strategic breaks

33. Advantages of a good lecture
Large audience participation
Student can get engaged
Material prioritized and focused on student interest
Material is current, made relevant, and avoids text book bias
Professor can gage and control level of understanding
Can strategically incorporate visual aids
Can strategically incorporate discussions
Students learn note taking skills

34. Principles of a good classroom lecture
Know your students
Introduce yourself – qualifications and accomplishments
State clearly what the objectives of material to covered
Spark interest with a question related to subject
Demonstrate passion about your subject
Speak loudly, clearly, and avoid reading slides
walk the room when possible
Define terms and repeat definitions
Ignore minor behavior issue

35. Principles of a good classroom Lecture
Ask directed questions and be brief in answering
Modify lecture for different sections – keep you on your toes
Summarize briefly the key point covered
If you make a mistake admit and continue
Ask students for feed back

36. Reflection on my great teachers ( True Sages) -
Dr. Iams – Physics
Dr. Warren Johnson- Pathologist
Dr. Robert Webster - Virologist

37. Victor Feisal Ph.D – Professor Emeritus MSU

38. Human nature is innately programed to respond to spoken language
We listen
We observe
We imitate
We are motivated
We are inspired
We are led
By The spoken word

39. Why has the lecture method getting such a bad rap?
Emphasis on the wave of new communication technology –
We do not train or reward faculty with that skill
We have bad lecturers – diminished skill

40. We need more Sages on stages and less Fools with tools