Delhi's insta-cool professors teach how to be pop-culture coded
India, Sept. 5 -- Taruna Tokas, Assistant Professor, Department Of Commerce, Delhi University
From aesthetic campus reels to sharing Netflix recommendations for teachers, Tokas does it all on her Instagram page, Textsubtext. She also shares tips for aspiring teachers, including the skills they should hone to succeed in the profession. Here are her takeaways:
Choose curiosity over judgment: Staying up-to-date with pop culture isn't about endless scrolling. It's about staying curious, staying connected to real culture and translating those insights through your own authentic lens. I'm constantly listening to the conversations my students have, watching movies and TV show and using my commute time to listen to podcasts.
Turn your content into a dialogue, not a monologue: Give your audience room to engage with you, so they aren't just consuming your content; they're entering a conversation. Ask real questions, host Q&As, and create posts that make people want to reach out and say, 'I feel so seen by this'.
Include the vulnerabilities: Don't just glamorise the wins or the successful moments. Show up with your real, unfiltered experiences, the hard days, the doubts, and the learning curve....
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