I thought Dr. Anelli’s talk was very interesting. Currently in Bio 1114, we just reviewed the same topics, so it was a nice refresher as well as some new information added on. Specifically I enjoyed hearing about Darwin’s influences over the years and how important these other men became for this ideas. But shifting away from facts in general, I liked the way in which she gave her presentation. Giving a short break to fill out the worksheet helped with staying engaged. I was also more interested in the PowerPoint simply because she seemed very passionate about the topic; it makes you want to listen.
I agree. I’m a big proponent of breaking up the lecture with discussion. It gives the audience a better chance to process what they are hearing.. I appreciated that aspect of the talk as well.