I really liked the pictures - they related very well to each point. The idea that stuck out the most to me was that we should keep things at our students' level. When we start at their level then we can gradually help them increase their level.

I loved the slide show, the pictures were so good on every slide. The slide that I enjoyed the most was teaching one on one with our students. I am going to be a health teacher and I think this is such a powerful way to teach. Show them that you understand what they are going to through and talk with them individually. Like the presentation said in the text that this was especially true in health and science, I very much agree.

Simple and sweet...the message gets across really well. I like the fact that you brought up about how the Savior kept it on their level. He didn't open the knowledge flood gates and pour it on them. He gave it little by little. I think that is something that teachers sometimes don't do. Speaking from the college experience that is.

I know white backgrounds are encouraged; however I REALLY liked the red. The red worked nicely because the messages were very simple. Jennifer made an astute point: we must teach on our student’s level. In my other education classes that is the first question we have been taught to ask, “Was the material appropriate”. This slide show just reminds us that we can always follow Christ’s example in everything we do, he truly is the Master.

I am currently teaching the Teaching the Gospel course in my ward and I have given a lesson on using comparisons twice. Each time I taught this lesson I went over the same type of examples used to introduce this presentation. I didn't think about directly applying those principles to secular education. It makes sense but I just never thought of using these examples in spiritual teaching to better explain secular education. This was a great presentation, well organized and visually pleasing. I don't really like image chosen for slide 12. When I first saw it I thought it was saying their level was that of a dog. After thinking for a moment I saw what it was referring to but I still had a bad first impression.

@Mindy - Good observation about the color of the presentation. White backgrounds are encouraged because they are simple and non-distracting. However, color can be very effective in creating a mood.

@Hammari, @Jenifer and @crisco - It's interesting to see how different people can see the same image and have different reactions. It's a good idea to think about the "connotations" of the images we use. What does this suggest for your presentations in your future classroom?

I think slide 12 presents a very interesting dilemma. My first thought when I saw it was "a dog with a bone," then "dogs understand the meaning of bones," and then I thought "I wonder if this will offend anyone?" I love this presentation--it was very well done and the background color was not distracting to me. Metaphors and stories help me learn and I usually use them when I am trying to teach someone else a new concept. Jesus really is the perfect example for anyone.

I really liked the visuals chosen for this presentation, even the dog and bone picture. To me, the dog picture just showed an example of knowing how to get to someone else's level, although the idea did occur to me that people could take it the wrong way and it made me laugh. I liked that the presentation taught that even if we can't directly bring the Gospel into our classroom, we can still invite the Spirit and be a tool in the Lord's hand that brings His children to a knowledge of the truth. Slide 7 could have been saying a couple different things--with that picture, I was thinking that it meant listen to people's experiences who are older and wiser than you, but as a teacher, we'll actually need to be listening to our students' experiences so that we can understand them and relate to them better.

Thanks for your comments!! I obviously didn't look at the connotations to the image of the dog with a bone, but hope the correct translation was eventually understood. Also, slide 7 can be applied both ways: listening to students and colleagues. President Packer referred to receiving advice from other teachers and department chairs and to take that advice openly and willingly. However, I think Meghan pointed out that listening to our students can be more important! Thanks, again.

Nice presentation! I really liked the background and the pictures. I especially liked the picture with the heart on it. It was interesting. I agree that we need to teach with the Spirit and that teaching is a gift we must seek out. We could not do it without the help of our Heavenly Father.

This was a very powerful message, and I really think that the presentation did a good job of conveying that message. I know how important getting to the level of the student can be. As I have worked in the sewing labs on campus I sometimes have to stop and think, ok-- if I didn't know anything how would be the best way to learn this concept. Thank you for this presentation.

@Nicole - everyone always knows something :)