Using a Throwable Mic in the Classroom

This post was written by Maria Tackett, Assistant Professor of the Practice of Statistical Science in early 2020 before changes in the classroom experience due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is being posted now due to some renewed interest in the throwable mic. Careful consideration of university guidelines along with the comfort and safety of students and the instructor should be made before using the mic in the classroom. Whether one uses the mic, I hope this post inspires ideas and conversation about how we can amplify more students’ voices in large classes. In Spring 2019, I received a Jump... [Read more...]