As I’ve been diving into the admin side of DMS, I’ve been brainstorming with many other members on how we can improve our teaching experience. It occurred to me that everyone has theories about why people teach, but we don’t (afaik) have a lot of hard data on that topic. So in the interest of getting a clearer picture, I made this survey. I want to find out both why people teach, and why they don’t. Feel free to answer both of those sections.
If your reasons don’t fit into these categories, please comment below. Since the purpose of the thread is to gather data, I’d prefer to keep discussions of how to implement changes off this thread. There are several other threads dedicated to that topic.
What is your teaching background at DMS?
Choose one
- I have taught a class at DMS
- I have taught a class at DMS and sought honorarium
- I have taught other members one-on-one but never taught a class
- I have never taught at DMS
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If you do teach, which format is ideal for the topic(s) you teach?
Choose one
- One-on-one teaching
- A small class (3-6 people)
- A larger class (6+ people)
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Why do you teach at DMS?
Check all that apply
- I teach as extra income
- I teach because other members need training on machines
- I teach because I want to grow a community that’s interested in a topic
- I teach because other members asked me to, or asked for a class in something I’m knowledgeable about
- I teach because I want to get honorarium money to a committee
- I teach because I enjoy doing it
- Other reasons - I’ll comment below with details
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Why don't you teach at DMS?
Check all that apply
- I don’t teach because I don’t have time
- I don’t teach because I’d rather just be part of the community / work on projects
- I don’t teach because I’m not sure if I can run a successful class
- I don’t teach because I’m not sure if I will get honorarium
- I don’t teach because I’m not sure how to get an event on the calendar or apply for honorarium
- I don’t teach because that kind of social interaction is difficult for me
- I don’t teach because I’ve had a bad experience teaching at DMS in the past
- Other reasons - I’ll comment below with details
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