Should I teach?

[Forever Endeavor]

I've been asked to teach a class ("Basic Video Production") at a local Community College. A DJ that I did a promo video for teaches there and suggested me for the position. It would just be for 1 semester (initially). I've never taught a class before and am not really sure what to think. It's just part time (2 days a week) and wouldn't interfere with weddings (except maybe tightening my editing schedule). It runs from January to May. Anyone here have experience with this? Can I expect the pay to be worth it (or the experience)? Thoughts?

Oh, also they use Avid, Avio and Casablanca

[HankCastello]

Are you familar with the software? If not, will they give you access and time to learn it?

This would look great on your "resume"!  Definitely go for it.  All you have to do is translate what you do everyday into words and lessons.  We're here to lend any help that we can.  Do they supply a basic course outline or do you come up with one?  Will you have access to materials from the last class?

[Jordan Berry]

Go for  it man, if it isn't your cup of tea, then stop

[Forever Endeavor]

Are you familar with the software? If not, will they give you access and time to learn it?

This would look great on your "resume"!  Definitely go for it.  All you have to do is translate what you do everyday into words and lessons.  We're here to lend any help that we can.  Do they supply a basic course outline or do you come up with one?  Will you have access to materials from the last class?

I'm pretty sure I will have access to all the resources I need including the software and editing machines.

[osbornes5]

I am a firefighter "by day" and videographer on the side. I have taught a couple of classes at the local University for the last couple of years. Course the topic was "Bloodborne Pathogens and Hazardous Materials" and had nothing to do with video. But the reason I mention this to you is so I can tell you that the pay was pretty nice. I spent a total of thirty two hours for two classes each semester. For those thirty two hours I made $1100. There was very little prep time though and that is where the difference might be. Have you looked at the curriculum enough to know how much prep time or other outside class time you will have to spend? That might be the deal maker or breaker for you. You will definately want to know this because if you are going to have to spend four or five times as much class time getting ready to teach each class, you might be working for almost nothing. I would say it is definately worth looking into though. Just do your homework before you sign that piece of paper. Kinda prestigious to be a "college professor" (well not really but I rode that pony as far as it would carry me with my wife...which was not very far) :wink:

[HankCastello]

Ozzie's right, of course - but it'd probably be worth doing for free.  (Not for pathogens though!) It'll be a great experience.  It'll force you to actually think about what you do and how you do it.  And, not least, it'll look great on your resume.  Anything you do in the future - a book; video; etc.  will have this little item listed with your other accomplishments.  Go for it!

[On a Roll]

For the last couple summers I've taught a small "Better Home Videos" course for the local community education program. Community ed doesn't pay much of anything at all, but like everyone else has said, it has been a marvelous experience. Plus, you get a room full of clever folks who aren't burnt out, and usually have some great ideas. I can honestly say that I have learned as much as I have taught.

I say go for it!

[Forever Endeavor]

I should be meeting with someone from the college soon to discuss it. I think I would like to do it for the learning experience if nothing else. And yeah, it does sound kinda cool to be a "college professor". It's weird, physically, I feel old but I would sooner classify myself as a student than a professor.  :lol: