Event Workshop 1
I approached my first workshop as a pilot program, my first teaching experience. While conducting the workshop’s presentation portion, I observed that my students were not as attentive. I realized this loss of attentiveness was due to my presentation being too wordy. Instead of stating my points succinctly about each computer component, I gave lengthy descriptions. Reflecting on this experience, my students are more inclined to be attentive and interested in an interactive learning environment where they can explore each component. To work towards improving my next workshop experience, I plan to condense my presentation through concise descriptions and make it more interactive by incorporating animations showcasing each component.
Event Workshop 2
My second workshop was a step up from my pilot workshop. I managed to reduce the workshop duration from two hours to one, while still maintaining its quality. The slide presentations were streamlined to highlight only the essential points, which notably enhanced the students’ learning experience—they became more alert and involved. However, as an instructor, I faced some challenges. Teaching computer building with a single kit proved to be difficult, highlighting the need for individual kits for each student in future workshops. Despite these challenges, this workshop was definitely an improvement from my first one, though there’s still room for further improvement.
Event Workshop 3
In my third workshop, I experienced a significant increase in student enrollment due to broader advertising beyond my local community. Facing a larger group, I aimed to maintain efficiency and keep every student engaged and attentive. Despite having only one computer building kit, which was challenging for teaching a group of 10-15 students, I adapted my approach. I innovated by changing the seating arrangement. Instead of grouping students at separate tables as before – a method effective for 5-10 kids – I arranged the tables in a circle with me at the center. This new layout allowed all students to clearly see the assembly process, eliminating the need for me to move between tables. The workshop was successful, but feedback from parents and the growing number of students highlighted the immediate need to raise funds for additional kits.