Andy Masters - Author and Speaker for the 21st Century

Humor in the Classroom: Not Just HOW, But Why

Humor in the Classroom: Not Just HOW, But Why

Certainly, the job of an educator is to educate--not to entertain.  However, we can't educate, nor impact the lives of students, if we can't keep attention and engage students first.  Join author, speaker, and humorist Andy Masters as he shares with us easily applicable methods to sprinkle wit with our wisdom--even if you don't believe you're that funny!  Andy also shares specific research from numerous studies which prove occasional humor in the classroom improves student retention, interest in the subject, faculty ratings, and even class attendance.  So, have FUN, be creative, and impact the lives of students--while refreshing your own outlook towards your career each day. 

Read Andy’s related article “Humor in the Classroom:  4 Ways to Engage Even If You're Not Funny”.
 
 "Andy presented two separate sessions at our recent Western Ontario College Educator Development Program Conference, and both were VERY well-received by the faculty in attendance. He has a warm, inviting, unassuming manner and was able to make meaningful connections with the faculty and to the work they do. His presentation on Humour was a RIOT and was just what we needed after a long day of sessions!" - Kathy Bouma, Organizational Development & Learning, Fanshawe College, Ontario (Canada)

"What impressed me most about Andy was the real-life, easy teaching techniques he suggested that connects with today's students. As someone who still teaches undergraduate classes, I am already changing my syllabus for next semester to accommodate his suggestions. His presentation is a 'can't miss' for your institution." - Dr. Nicholas Neupauer, President, Butler County Community College (PA)