Use of Color on Handouts
I use white paper but use color to highlight different areas I want students to cue in on. I also use these colors in association to mind-mapping content.
by using color help student organize there weekly work and make it easier for them to learn
Hi Shawn:
Using color, or the student’s senses during lesson plans is another great way of employing as many teaching methods as we can in hopes of addressing as many learning styles as we can. We understand that most students learn by a combination of these styles.
If we can use teaching methods that address these styles, we increase the chance of a student understanding and retaining the material.
Regards, Barry
Hi Laureen:
Using color, or the student’s senses during lesson plans is another great way of employing as many teaching methods as we can in hopes of addressing as many learning styles as we can. We understand that most students learn by a combination of these styles.
If we can use teaching methods that address these styles, we increase the chance of a student understanding and retaining the material.
Regards, Barry
I use colored paper to separate the various categories I am teaching. For instance, in a legal writing class I teach, I give green paper for things related to case facts, blue for discussion issues, and orange for law to use. Students can then organize their own binders and it teaches them a useful way to organize at the same time that they can use in the law office or in other classes.
Something so simple as colored paper! I am excited about this tip. I feel students will be more on cue and keep the information organized.
Jackie Clark
I use color-coding in a couple of ways, but I always use pastel colors. I know that the second one has already been mentioned.
First, I use a different color for each class syllabi and addendum. I makes it easier for me to differentiate between the classes I teach and the students get a kick out of syllabi that are not just "plain jane" white.
Second, I use colored paper for different types of notes so that they students can quickly focus on the specific hand-out that I am referencing. I keep the colors consistant from level to level. For example: When I printed the present value of $1 table - it is always in pink (whether you are in Business Math or Accounting 3).
Cheers
Laureen
I think that colored paper for handouts is a great way to keep topics organized. Students can quickly find the different topic areas they want.
Hi Candis:
Adding color is one of those "senses" that helps stimulate the learning process. Even if it's just for the purpose of filing or organizing materials, color facilitates organized instructional activities.
Regards, Barry
I think that adding color to your lesson is very motivating, I usually try to add some sort of color with my grading of paper's handouts or use sort of color and I think it perks up the interest of the student.
Thats a good idea. I would like to try this to wake up my evening students. Thanks for the tip!
I have used colored paper accidently, because it was in the copier, and it changes the mood of the class. Pastels seem to be calming.
I think highlighting the information is a great idea. I was really drawn to the idea of using colored paper for the students. I definitely think that will help them differentiate one type of handout from another. I will definitely be using it in my class next quarter!
