Technology equipment not being utilized effectively or at all
PowerPoint design may have some waste—too much information Teaching method might be inefficient—using a picture vs. using a video Professor might go off topic or talk too much about something Students want the most important points Dr. Y
Turn on data projector
Turn off data projector at the end If left on it will not work for the next class Clean the board if has writing on Clean board at the end Must repeat some things to some students Students sometimes ask irrelevant questions Some might be VA to management while non-value added to customer E.g. Scheduling of classes Dr. Z
Skeptical about removing “waste” from the classroom
Might be questionable by examiners Very subjective, waste might not be for some teachers E.g. repeating at the beginning of class is essential and not a waste You need to consider different models E.g. different teachers teach the same course Different hours Delivery style Different subjects are taught very differently Think about what kind of data you can collect Wastes (so far) Policy/Rule Student Attendance Not on time Technology Needs “review” Unutilized equipment Asks irrelevant questions Lecture Equipment Distracted
Turning on projector Professor
Turning off projector Not on time Laptop connection Not prepared Board cleaning Goes off-track