Suggested resources for new adjuncts?

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  1. Oherra

    Oherra New Member

    I was hired for my first adjuncting job today. I will be teaching Intro. to Microcomputers. My class will be Tuesday and Thursday nights from 5:10 to 9:45 at the same college where I completed my associate degree.I am absolutely ecstatic! I have always wanted to teach part time and I did not expect the opportunity to present itself this soon.

    While I'm very excited, I'm also nervous! The class includes a lab component so the time frame should work out to about 2 hours of lecture and 2 hours of lab each night give or take a bit here or there. Even if I'm only lecturing for 2 hours, I am realizing that is a long time to hold the attention of a group of students.

    I don't start until July 6 but I'd like to start making plans now. I was wondering if any of you in the degreeinfo community could share some resources for first time instructors.
     
  2. Redlyne Racer

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  3. Bill Hurd

    Bill Hurd New Member

    That's great news. Congrats.

    I have been an adjunct for five whole months now---so I can empathize with you. I have found that the first 30 minutes or so are taken up with what I call logistics---introduction of yourself, introductions of each student, how the course will be conducted, etc. I try to keep each first class very simple, keep the esoteric jargon down to a bare minimum. I also give them an overview of the entire course---content, grading, and expectations. By then we (students & instructor) have gotten over our initial nervousness, and we can get on with the learning.

    Good luck with your newfound position. Keep us posted.

    Bill Hurd
     

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