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We were all asked initially how we were feeling about the micro-teaching session on the morning of February 5th, the online platform Teams popped up with question and 20+ people sheepishly typed ‘nervous’ into the box as the word swelled, surrounded by other options such as; excited, nervous, anxious. I, myself, had typed ‘eek‘, not… Continue reading Microteaching reflections

When starting to think about my micro-teaching session, I was already feeling relatively restricted. It had to be online, and the physicality of the ‘object’ would be virtual. I’m a tactile practitioner, most of my teaching is technical and physical, so the idea of trying to relay the feeling of a particular ‘object’ through a… Continue reading ‘Objects can energise learning & teaching’ prep for the micro-teaching session & OBL

‘We are mainly valued by students constantly, but never from anyone else. The job of the technician is always backstage…it would be nice to be supported and valued. When I say valued, [that] means professionally valued, not just receiving the odd email saying ‘”well done to all“‘ This quote from ‘Technician A’ as part of… Continue reading What is it that you do?

‘Being a mother subsumes many of us, and though I had always worked, always made music, my role as a mother shaped the work, the music, me. My idea of family was fundamental to my creativity…took me out into a place where I was visible in the world, then I came back in. Family is… Continue reading Day 1 reflections

Hi! I’m a Photography Specialist Technician and Associate Lecturer in the Media Photography department at London College of Communication. I’m looking forward to collaborating with students from different backgrounds and departments on the course, hoping to shed light on teaching technically and how the juggle of being a mum and working full time affects my… Continue reading Cora James