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825 PointsCan you please improve the fluidity of the presentations? It is super obvious you are reading from a teleprompter.
For the learning experience, it would be must more enjoyable and sticky if your presentations was more fluid and fluent. I what I mean by that is that you should use language that is more natural to your style, rather than reading a teleprompter written in way were it doesn't seem natural to you. Basically, it's distracting. And I've noticed this even more prominently with Matt's Brand Design videos.
6 Answers
Mat Helme
Treehouse Guest TeacherHey Finn Hansen ,
That specific course seems to be shot a little to close to the teacher so it's very obvious he is reading from a teleprompter. Sorry about that.
Other than that how did you like the course?
- Mat Helme
Richard Boothe
25,204 PointsI'm more interested in web development, and the application of HTML and CSS, but since your course was provided in the "web design" track, I took it. I thought it was very informative, as well as easy to follow. Perhaps I'm the minority here, but I think Mat Helme is one of the teachers that is easiest to follow and learn from. I think you're classes were great Mat and though I previously didn't have any real initial desire to learn about illustrator or the design process, I do believe I will pursue my new curiosity into the subject as a result. Thanks again!
Edward Bryan Kene Morales
7,374 PointsI agree with Richard. I like the way Mat delivered his lectures on Illustrator and Logo Design Basics. Actually one of the best lectures I had in this site so far.
Samantha Atkinson
Front End Web Development Techdegree Graduate 40,307 PointsAs a retired dancer/singer and performer, I applaud all the trainers in all the tutorials. I went through years of training to do what they are now doing, preforming and in the manner as tv presenters. I am sure if we saw all their CV's nowhere will there be I trained at the Juilliard School of Performers or the Royal Shakespeare Company, but yet they are doing a great job of presenting. Can I also mention, it is not the easiest thing to do, especially since there is no live audience reaction to guide them to make changes on the spot while presenting. It is obvious to me that some of the trainers are nervous while presenting, in other words they are using massive amounts of courage to do it and are doing a great job and maybe the reason why they are top of their field and standing there presenting a tutorial to us is because of that courage and fierce drive, which is an added lesson they are teaching us!!!
For those that have no clue, usually the actor has the least power in the set up of a production. There are producers and directors above them, telling them what they want them to do!
So I have to say I was very much appalled at the question attached to this tutorial. A question that has nothing to do with the actual subject matter.
If you are being distracted by the way a tutorial is being presented to you, then maybe you should ask yourself if this is something that you really want to learn or are you just watching to be entertained?
James Barnett
39,199 PointsIf you are being distracted by the way a tutorial is being presented to you, then maybe you should ask yourself if this is something that you really want to learn or are you just watching to be entertained?
I think this is spot-on
Konrad Pilch
2,435 PointsWell, it feels a little bit like im hearing somebody form youtube reading audiobook xD But if you focus and stay on, if you take her words in, u can learn from it :)
Rebecca Patrick
1,054 PointsI have to agree with the comments on this course. The manner in which the content is presented and the language used makes it seem like this is being read from an essay on UX. This makes it really hard to stay engaged especially with an online tutorial. It would be a lot easier to benefit from this course and her expertise if the presentation was mixed up a bit, and was more conversational.
evhenbondarev
193 PointsTotaly agree with Rebecca
Derek Gella
15,215 Points+1 on the "robotic" speaking. The essay style reading is distracting. The UX of this course could be improved.
Eric Tirado
iOS Development Techdegree Student 7,036 PointsI have done some teaching myself, and I know it takes time to become fluid at teaching. A teleprompter greatly helps teachers to follow long trails of thought and explain profound concepts while allowing cognitive freedom to focus on enunciation and deportment.
I appreciate that you guys bring in up-to-date industry experts to teach your courses, even when they're not the most seasoned professors.
It doesn't stop me from learning.
James Barnett
39,199 PointsJames Barnett
39,199 Pointscc: Lis Hubert, Mat Helme