I'm glad you lied the activities and I know when you try them, you will get good results.
I have developed numerous activities and games to use in my classes, and I am always looking for new ideas to try. I have used a modification of the Whole Brain Organizer when teaching a concept that involves memorizing steps. I keep each drawing simple and whenever possible, I use humor or outrageous ideas for my pictures. After discussing each box (step in the process being learned), I erase the pictures and point to the empty box. Many of my students will draw a grid on their tests to help them recall the images, and I've found the activity to be quite successful for all types of learners.
I plan to use the Draw a Term activity in Med Terminolgy. I like the suggestion to put the students in groups and appoint someone to be the illustrator.
All of the activities in this module have been excellent. Any of them can be modified as needed to meet the needs of the learners.
Jennifer, using Pictionary and other adult type games is a popular and effective teaching method. Continue to incorporate strategies that work.
I have had my students play pictionary in the past with terms they are studying. They seem to really enjoy it.
I have used the game pictionary on request of a student, and we centered it around medical terms. This has always been a lot of fun for the class. But I now have a whole bunch of great new ideas to try. Thank you
Diane
Isn't it amazing how game show formats work? This sounds like a perfect way to marry fun and review of terminology.
I have used a "family feud" type of game in the past. I divide the class into 2 teams and the first team must name as many terms as they can think of that relate to a particular part of the body (this works well for the skeletal system). If they get three answers wrong, then it is the other team's turn. The team who can guess the most terms wins a prize.
The kinesthetic and visual aspects of charades is a wonderful method for teaching content.
I hope this method is helpful to you, I have found much success using it with a variety of learners. It crosses many barriers, but makes it easier for learners to retain information.
I have created crosswords, and used DVD games. Mostly used games for the review sessions. Way that I reinforce information is by summary and using the information in critical thinking exercises.
Do a lot of drawing to reinforce ideas and words
Like the idea of Charades - especially after seeing the Jerry Seinfield episode with Kramer and his STD
The whole brain method is such a simple concept that I've never tried. It brings all learning styles together & gives all students a chance to try the other styles to see what will work best for them.
Linda, these inexpensive tools are useful for a variety of activities that involve students.
I enjoy using Post it notes along with the index cards as part of my teaching Medical Terminology.
It seems to help them more on Memory games,
I'm glad this has brought you back to some ideas you have previously tried but now have an experienced view and can adapt so that they are successful teaching tools.
I really like this idea, because everybody can take part in it, but no one is singled out. Plus the learning and retention potential is extremely high. No better way to remember something than to research it and question others about it!
I have used a wide variety of things in the past (when I was a new teacher) but don't do these as much as I used to. I think I will begin to reincorporate all of the techniques discussed in not only med term but the other class I teach as well.
Competition works to motivate students to participate. As long as they feel a sense of accomplishment in the end, it is a successful approach.
I have used a box or bag & placed medical terminolgy questions in the "holder". Students draw a question, read out loud & have 30 seconds to answer & then if not able to answer correctly another student gets an oportunity answer & gain candy. I buy a huge bag of candy, like smarties for correct answers.
This is a terrific way to build ownership and student responsibility for learning. Keep up the good work!
