A favorite review activity with my students is Jeopardy. I found an online flash Jeopardy game maker or it can be done on Power Point. The advantage of Power Point is I can add pictures to go along with the word or definition as a visual reminder for the students. They love it and using this tool has improved my terminology scores tremendously.
I love the weekly mystery term idea and I plan on doing that with my new students who start in May.
I think the CD from the text book and simply googling activities on the internet creates endless learning activities. I have students line up at the computer and they all get a chance to participate. They really look forward to it.
Bridgette, you are welcome. It is nice that it can be a great teaching tools for use in multiple situations as you described.
Michele Deck
The crossword puzzle is a great tool to use to fill in time in between skills, or for extra credit . it's also great as a critical thinking skill, especially good for medical terminology. Thank you
I really like the spelling bee for the medical terminology class , also the fill in the blanks in the board making two or more teams keeps the students engaged and active during class.
Lisa, it makes the in class quiz look non threatening, therefore it lowers learner anxiety.
Michele Deck
I like the idea of using a crossword puzzle as an open book quiz. This could be a take home or in class type of assignment.
Lisa, getting great feedback from your students should encourage you to continue with these methods.
Michele Deck
Elizabeth, they can serve as great exam review tools that the students themselves fill out.
Michele Deck
I have incorporated both crossword puzzles and word searches into my medical terminolgy and A&P courses. the students like them. Students love competition and working in teams as well. I give the students a crossword puzzles or word search (both work well), put them in teams and make it a competition to see which team finishes first. We always read the answers out loud after they are completed to reinforce learning as well. I have recieved great feedback from students.
I agree. I use the crossword puzzles provided by the textbook/workbook. I give credit for completing them, and give the answers prior to an exam, so they may use them as a study tool.
Kim, I like you "team of the day" concept. Learners want to feel good about their efforts.
Michele Deck
My favorite activity is crossword puzzles done in teams. I divide my group into several teams (of equal size)... 3-6 students each. Give them all the same crossword puzzle. The first group that comes to the front of the room, has me check it and is correct earns 1 bonus point for each person on the team. They really get into this activity. By making the crossword puzzles small, no more than 20 blanks, this can be accomplished rather quickly. Once a team has won a point, they cannot win another that day, but they still continue to complete to become team of the day.
I agree. I try use different types of games and activities for my students, and I have found that crosswords are always a class favorite.
I could provide puzzles based on the general level of the class, which would allow the majority to finish it with some effort.
I could use the puzzles as a reinforcement to studying for quizzes, to help improve their knowledge of certain terms, as well as providing a grade. Some students are so focused on the grade that they need to know something they do will be worth it.
I would also encourage students to work in groups, which can help increase student teamwork and keep students engaged with each other.
Stacy, that is a long time to keep students engaged and connected. I'm glad these two interactive learning activities have added positive results to your classes.
Michele Deck
My students enjoyed the football game and relay race. I have very long lectures (9-4) and these activities helped keep them engaged. Thanks!
I find the crossword puzzle to be a very good activity. Help out students with learning medical terminology and retention. Thanks.
Haven't had much luck with crosswords, but the others have better response...
Bethanne, it is important that the students realize they are building their vocabulary along the way, even if it is a slow process.
Michele Deck
