Hey B, how's it going? What brings you to the course design center today?

Hi A, I'm doing well. I'm here to work on selecting materials for my next class. It's always a challenge to find the right resources to engage my students.

I hear you. What subject are you teaching?

I'm teaching a creative writing class for intermediate level students.

Oh, that sounds fun. Have you thought about incorporating any movies or books into the curriculum?

Definitely. I was thinking of using "Dead Poet's Society" as a starting point for our unit on poetry.

That's a great choice. It's a classic and Robin Williams' performance is unforgettable. Have you considered any additional activities to supplement the film?

Yes, I thought we could have a "poetry slam" event where students can present their own original work to the class. I think it would really bring the lesson to life.

Absolutely. Students will love the opportunity to express themselves and show off their skills. What about other resources? Are you planning on using any textbooks or online materials?

Yes, I'm using a textbook that covers a different writing style each week. And for online resources, I have a few writing prompts from websites like "Writer's Digest" that I think will be useful.

Sounds like you have a well-rounded approach to your class. I have a suggestion for a potential field trip we could organize for the students. There's a local poetry festival next month that could be a fascinating experience for them.

That's a great idea! I'm sure they would be excited to attend and hear some live readings.

For sure. So it looks like you have all your bases covered. Thanks for chatting with me about your materials selection, B.

No problem, A. It's always helpful to bounce ideas off someone else. Thanks for your input!