I was delighted to be mentioned by Loom on their recent blog post not least because much of what I am about is communicating ideas efficiently using digital tools. Being recognised in this way might mean that finally my media career can take off and I can buy those gold taps that I always longed for.
Anywho… the previous blog post outlined a few initial thoughts on this useful tool which I pretty much still stand by. The big change since then is that I am using it a lot more for short topic intros and work feedback with my groups.
For posterity I thought it was worth sharing the clip that they mentioned - a quick overview of the Buddha’s life complete with a fictional hedgehog apprentice:²
As you can see it isn’t a super-polished presentation¹ - which is the point of these things - this is about fallible teachers communicating directly, quickly and sometimes roughly with their classes. The great benefit with this tool is that I can make a fast shareable upload that retains the human touch. One of the things I am often expressing on this blog is the importance of facilitating thought processes - in other words employing tools that enable idea development rather than slowing it down or getting in the way. For me, Loom has been a frictionless method to get some teaching thoughts down efficiently without being too fussy.
Non-precious is the new precious.
¹ although the material I created did take a while to put together!
² if you are offended then you haven’t taught teenagers
³ I don’t care for gold taps