jeopordy
I make online jeopardy games also and divide the class in half and have a spokesperson. this is not only a great review prior to a test it gives the students a break from lecture
Shannon, thank you for sharing your successful teaching ideas.
Michele Deck
I use Jeopardy very often as a review for finals. I usually ask the next person to graduate to be Alex Trebeck and they keep score for me. The class splits up into two groups and they enjoy the competition. We usually do this for 30 minutes to an hour and then the class has more time after to study questions or topics they may not have done so well in. There are many templates to use for an alternative way to teach material or review. I have also used Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader, but it is a little difficult to use in a large class.
Allyson, thank you for sharing you millionaire game idea.
Michele Deck
Another twist on the game show idea, you can develope questions related to the course content and then have a "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?" game. Include the phone a friend and other options offered to the contestants on the game show. Have different levels that the students must reach to be "safe" and at those levels have incentives like 5 bonus points on a quiz or exemption from an assignment. The students get a kick out of it while they learn!
Sherri, your instructor modeled a successful active teaching strategy.
Michele Deck
I took classes to further my career several years ago and my instructor used Jeopardy game to review tests. Not only did it engage my fellow students, it really helped me retain the information on the test. Now I plan on using the same format.
Lisa, I love the way you mix your group and offer applause as recognition. Thank you for sharing your successful methods!
Michele Deck
I typically use the jeopardy game for Anatomy, which goes hand in hand with terminology. I have made index cards with points on one side, using various categories pertaining to anatomy which I pin to a corkboard. I divide the class into groups, having them count off, that way they are not in a group with those with whom they typically sit. At the end of the game, I have them total their points and the winning team gets a lot of applause! I also use a bingo game where I have written words in the bingo squares that correspond to the definitions that I give them. Any break from lecturing seems to re-engage the students.
Vickie,
Using colored index cards and magnets is just as effective as the high technology boards on Jeopardy because the learning occurs both ways. I appreciate your creativity.
I also use Jeapordy as a review tool. I have used it for anatomy and terminology. I divide the class randomly by putting names in a bag and having students "draw" for their team mates. This way they know that I am not purposely putting certain students together. I created my own by using index cards and magnets; colored index cards are the point values and the question/answer cards can be changed easily according to subject or chapter.
Television game shows resonate with a variety of learners.
I am definately going to try this,and I think it may work for other classes as well. Thanks!
I am also interested in a "professional" version of Medical Terminology. I've created my own version, but it is tedious to revise. Thanks
Peter:
Can you share where you purchased the online jeopardy? We play the game but it is my creation and would be interested in seeing a "professional" version. Thanks.
I like this, Angela and I will have to give it a try! Thanks for sharing your ideas.
Not only have I used Jeopardy, I have also created a game that is modeled after "The Weakest Link." The students will line up and answer questions, while banking points--just like on the TV show. They really get a kick out of "voting each other off" as is in the show as well. THe whole activity creates a lot of laughs, as well as lets them apply their knowledge and increase participation.
I also use a jeopardy game I purchased online. It alows me to make the questions in advance so I can include all of the important information studied up to that point. I find the students enjoy reviewing in this manner.
Jeopardy is a great multipurpose learning tool.
I like this idea. I have done this on ground as well as online. It gets the students excited about the material and I think it is a great wayt o break up the typical "lecture".
