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Preface xi
Introduction 1
Conclusion 1
A lecture... 4
The ingredients of a lecture 5
Book motivation 6
From a shy observer to an unorthodox lecturer - the story of the author 7
The lecturing mindset 15
Motivating yourself 16
Failing your way towards success 17
Confronting your fears 18
Re-channeling emotions 19
Chapter summary 21
Chapter checklist 22
Old school basics 23
The internet generation audience 23
Don't believe everything they tell you! 24
Think before preparing 26
Prepare and rehearse 26
Chapter summary 28
Chapter checklist 28
General lecturing principles 29
Lecture effectiveness 29
The narrow channel model 30
Be unique 32
Be honest 34
Be aware of your audience 35
Connect with the audience 36
Simplify and focus 38
Remove any and all biases 40
Care 41
Understand before you lecture 42
Chapter summary 43
Chapter checklist 44
At the beginning of the lecture 46
The initial lack of attention 46
Start running from the gate 48
The 5 minute rule 49
Over performing is better than under performing, at least initially 51
The review 52
Chapter summary 53
Chapter checklist 53
Things you should be aware of during the lecture 55
Noise levels 55
Verbal feedback 57
Visual feedback 58
Attention span of the typical audience 59
Chapter summary 61
Chapter checklist 61
Effective tools/tricks to energize your lecture 63
Be sincere, confront your mistakes directly 63
Maintain your command 66
Democratic lectures 67
Be on the offensive 71
Breaks, jokes, and other fun distractions 74
Personalization 77
Chapter summary 78
Chapter checklist 79
Common mistakes that turn good lectures into disasters 80
Overconfidence disguised as arrogance 80
Packing too much into the lecture 81
Misconnection with the audience 83
Misusing overhead slides and PowerPoint presentations 85
Chapter summary 90
Chapter checklist 91
At the end of the lecture 92
Do not rush 92
Leave enough time for questions 94
Retain control until your last breath 94
Remember, the last coat of paint is the one that lasts 96
Chapter summary 98
Chapter checklist 98
The art of academic lecturing 100
The first lecture 100
Tests and exams - to kill or not to kill 101
Teaching assistants - the good, the bad, and the... 103
Multi-section lecturing issues 104
Always remember the primary goal 105
Post-lecture interactions 107
Course load assessment 108
Academic presentations 109
Chapter summary 111
Chapter checklist 111
Making lectures come to life through labs 113
The point of labs and practical experience 113
The relation between lectures and labs 115
What a lab should not be 116
The Vranesic lab-lecture model 117
Large scale labs 118
Chapter summary 119
Chapter checklist 120
Lecturing in non-academic contexts 121
The business presentation 121
The perfect answer 123
The acronym shield 124
Fifteen minutes 126
Professional lecturing 127
Political speeches versus academic lectures versus business presentations 128
Chapter summary 129
Chapter checklist 129
The mechanics of professional presentations 131
The classic model 131
The shock model 137
A hybrid approach 141
Chapter summary 145
Chapter checklist 146
Final words 148
Be persistent 148
Don't force things that are not meant to be 150
More art than science 151
Most important of all... 153
About the Author 155
Index 157
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