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		beloch on March 7, 2014 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: PowerPointless: Digital slideshows are the scourge... Some of the best profs I've had made mistakes deliberately. Making mistakes allowed them to point out common pitfalls and engage students by challenging them to find their mistakes.

b_emery on March 7, 2014 [–]

I think this is a good illustration of the art of teaching. Getting people to really engage is difficult.

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