tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post987745584983202294..comments2024-03-28T12:01:31.049-04:00Comments on Writers Who Kill: Learning from my StudentsJim Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15090252530437277145noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-11066146325278027252021-05-04T15:49:02.906-04:002021-05-04T15:49:02.906-04:00Margaret -- This Friday the class gets to learn ab...Margaret -- This Friday the class gets to learn about the color-coding their scenes! Buy stock in magic markers now!<br /><br />Elaine -- that's not to say that in group classes one doesn't come across a student who thinks it's a private month-long seminar - that said, too many students are afraid to ask questions because they'll look stupid - if they only knew!<br /><br />I can only hope the current crop of students will agree that I taught them a good course!<br /><br />{Some may have noticed I am using a two-month supply of exclamation marks and zero periods -- because the period key is stuck and doesn't work -- off to the store for compressed air!}Jim Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15090252530437277145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-27212244999018051442021-05-04T12:44:48.462-04:002021-05-04T12:44:48.462-04:00Great insights, Jim. You sound like an excellent t...Great insights, Jim. You sound like an excellent teacher!Jennifer J. Chowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14161188960541932911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-8313659827049583222021-05-04T11:22:44.944-04:002021-05-04T11:22:44.944-04:00The teachers who earn gold stars, in my book, are ...The teachers who earn gold stars, in my book, are the ones who know their stuff, can communicate their stuff, and enjoy the fact there's more to learn about their stuff. Three gold stars for you, Jim!Molly MacRaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07755143318141885327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-33654206846928420832021-05-04T10:45:04.623-04:002021-05-04T10:45:04.623-04:00I've always learned something from your posts,...I've always learned something from your posts, Jim, and really appreciate the fact that you've done the research and presented complex things about marketing, etc. so that I can sometimes understand it. Grace Toppinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10291304815273486038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-61384972442552597232021-05-04T10:07:35.522-04:002021-05-04T10:07:35.522-04:00I’ve taken your classes, Jim, and I can vouch for ...I’ve taken your classes, Jim, and I can vouch for your talents as a teacher. Whenever I’ve taught, I’ve gained more than I might have given. Involved students are wonderful instructors.Kaithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07758348842858993203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-46643698385944828702021-05-04T09:52:24.448-04:002021-05-04T09:52:24.448-04:00I'm glad of your attitude on teaching. I'v...I'm glad of your attitude on teaching. I've found some instructors are weary of students who ask too many questions, who seem demanding. One instructor limits how much she teaches because students are too time consuming. It does take time to respond to students, but it is so important to answer questions. It is through that give and take that everyone benefits. E. B. Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746747050278597888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-12201246165590708502021-05-04T08:02:48.740-04:002021-05-04T08:02:48.740-04:00I enjoyed your self-editing class and still highli...I enjoyed your self-editing class and still highlight my WIP with different highlighter colors.Margaret S. Hamiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07810307017440257313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-14469839398618376702021-05-04T07:30:23.158-04:002021-05-04T07:30:23.158-04:00After 44 years of teaching, I heartily agree with ...After 44 years of teaching, I heartily agree with your ideas, Jim. My memoir about teaching is exactly that—what I learned from my students. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14080938779828043023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-67085426515232976812021-05-04T07:16:57.425-04:002021-05-04T07:16:57.425-04:00Annette -- exactly right.
Kathleen -- and the adv...Annette -- exactly right.<br /><br />Kathleen -- and the adventure has begun. So far, so good!Jim Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15090252530437277145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-25663517436162611632021-05-04T07:04:18.922-04:002021-05-04T07:04:18.922-04:00As you note, Jim, there is a huge difference betwe...As you note, Jim, there is a huge difference between conducting classes for people who are anxious to learn and coaxing reluctant high school students to success. Each takes a different skill set. Participating in a class with an enthusiastic instructor and engaged fellow students is an adventure.KM Rockwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03973749764907859829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-55262686225927281232021-05-04T06:46:31.791-04:002021-05-04T06:46:31.791-04:00I love teaching writing workshops for those very r...I love teaching writing workshops for those very reasons, Jim. Either my students teach me something, or during my class prep, I learn more about the topic than I ever could have otherwise. Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02755947919433555176noreply@blogger.com