Dr. Lindsay, Jeopardy seems to be both popular and successful for instructors to use with a variety of content.
Michele Deck
I use a jeopardy type game. I create categories related to whatever topic we are discussing in class. Each category has 5 questions ranging form 100 to 500 points, with the 500 ponts being the most difficult. I then divide the class into two team, the teams take turns choosing a category and if they answer the question correctly they the points. Whichever team has the most ponts at the end of the game wins.
I have recently started using cool-aide to help with reconstitution and solution problems in pharmacology. It seems to help drive the point home, plus they can drink it at the end!
Before I had gone through this course, I have had classes do games of Concentration with flashcards of terms and definitions and have done matching games on the whiteboard. For most students, these are great tactics and I see better test results.
I have created Jeopardy games i have also created some critical thinking game to help the syudent learn to think outside the box.
I like the whole brain organizer idea and I'll be trying this out with a student during their tutoring session.
We typically do jeopardy, crosswords, or bingo.
I used cross word puzzles and a modified jeopardy version game in my classroom. Our jeopardy created a contest between our pharmacy and medical allied students. The PT students were provided PT related questions and medical allied students were provided medical questions. It formed a bond between the students in different programs.
I have used hang man to learn new terminology.
Mark, I love this "before and after" approach. Thank you so much for sharing it!
Michele Deck
I have had a great time with the students with or without artistic talent.
I use white old t-shirts to draw near life size organs such a the Gall bladder, Kidneys ,liver and other abdominal organs in the correct position. First on the back of the t-shirt,this is a pre-test before we have gone over the organs.
At the end of the class we then draw the organs on the front of the t-shirt and laugh at the back. Take a photo of the class to be displayed on the school board.
using teams and seeing which team can label faster. it gets them to work together and is a fun way for them to learn
Juanita, if the students suggest it and are part of creating it, they will remember it.
Michele Deck
I have tried putting words to song or a poem to help with memory. The students actually suggested it and came up with their own way of memorizing terminology!
Mabel, thank you for sharing these excellent ideas. A variety of activities is the key.
Michele Deck
Different types of learning I have used are:
word puzzles; students' presenting review on given portion of chapters; hand-outs; creating flow-charts; I use the whiteboard a lot with diagrams, charts, etc.; I also ask a lot of questions of my students in an effort to induce critical thinking. I also utilize Bingo, (with a "Bingo" gift basket), spelling bees, etc.
For my practice demonstration I created a word search puzzle.
the post-it notes is a fantastic idea, I'll have to remember that one for Monday.
This is something I had not thought of, but I am willing to try it out. For my next beginners class, I will use the labelling of body parts as an ice breaker. Thank you.
Jason , using physical movement is a definite way to engage students.
Michele Deck
