Temple Writing Academy

So, I finished the first two weeks of the writing academy with a bang, rather than a whimper. When I pitched the class, I never imagined that the video aspect would be so demanding. And by demanding, I do not mean a hassle. I just didn't know much. But I am slowly but surely catching on.

The students seemed to enjoy the class, and when all is said and done, most of the students had at least one short essay posted to the blog. But their work gave me a lot to think about this weekend. I'm in the process of rethinking what I want them to accomplish and take away.

I also believe that I have learned a great deal. After this writing academy, I'm determined to add a video and visual aspect to my persuasive writing class in the fall. Although I have yet to figure out what function it will play, I am convinced that adding the aspect to this class put them in a position to perhaps role play the issues that they were concerned about. And while their perspectives might have been somewhat fallacious at times, it enabled them to imagine their way to what ideally could resolve the issues. Now if I could capture that spirit in the form of a well-written essay, which is what I will attempt in the second session.

I also believe I need to begin posting videos, as well. Another instructor for the academy has offered to show me how to use Final Cut Pro, which I am excited about. Part of this, at least in theory, could play a valuable role in my dissertation work. But overall, I guess that hinges on how popular my videos are.

Anyway, onward and upward...Please check out the YouTube channel. From the channel, you can click the link to the blog.



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