Thoughts about lecturing

ABSTRACT

Lectures have a negative image these days. Yet many conference sessions follow a lecture format, and anecdotal evidence suggests that may courses utilize lectures extensively. This column seeks to encourage discussions of pedagogy by identifying advantages and disadvantages of lecturing and presenting variations of the lecture format that address some of its criticisms. Please contact the author with your feedback and arguments in rebuttal!

REFERENCES

• 1: <http://www.norvig.com/Gettysburg/>
• 2: <http://www.cs.grinnell.edu/~walker/talks/>

INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  K. Computing Milieux
  K.3 COMPUTERS AND EDUCATION
      K.3.2 Computer and Information Science Education
          Subjects: Computer science education

Additional Classification:
  K. Computing Milieux
  K.3 COMPUTERS AND EDUCATION
      K.3.2 Computer and Information Science Education
          Subjects: Curriculum

General Terms:
Design, Management