Dan O'Sullivan - Teachers Make a Difference - John J.T. Thompson

Dan O'Sullivan - Teachers Make a Difference - John J.T. Thompson

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The transcript discusses the influence of John JT Thompson, a notable teacher in computer programming, who taught the speaker Macromedia Director's Lingo language. Despite being an expert, Thompson showed humility by admitting when he didn't know something and worked through problems collaboratively. This approach influenced the speaker's own teaching style, emphasizing the importance of humility and collaboration. The transcript also mentions Dan Shipman, a teacher with a similar approach, highlighting the legacy of Thompson's teaching style.

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How does Dan Shipman relate to the teaching style of John JT Thompson?

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What lesson did the speaker learn from John JT Thompson regarding teaching?

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