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Nov 2022
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200: Ten Ways to Give a Better Lecture

JENNIFER GONZALEZ
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Two factors have given lectures a bad name: overuse and poor execution. In this episode we'll deal with both of these issues, considering when a lecture might be the best choice, then looking at ten things you can do to make sure the lectures you do give are outstanding. 


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