Nicolas, I know most students love the high tech gadgets and use them well.
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Clicker games are some we apply in class...more gadget related games...tech junkies as we move on...
Jeanie, thank you for sharing a low cost, hands on teaching strategy. This sounds easy to implement and effective.
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To teach anatomy of musculoskeletal system we made life size cardboard sillouettes and had students draw out the skeleton and draw the muscles on the body from deepest to most superficial with appropriate origin and insertion
Bethanne, dry topics need active learning methods to pair with them.
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I've used several of the examples in this lesson. I like the new examples that I learned about too. They are all great ways to help learn the content of a potentially dry memorization topic.
Tammy, just as long as the competition is a motivator, and not a de-motivator, we all win because we all learn.
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Jeopardy has been one that the students love, but our students are very competitive
This is a good idea to print it out and tape it up. It can be used on any body parts, bones of the skull, or even teeth.
I have used BINGO. Students fill the boxes with key terms. I then call the definitions not the term. They appreciate the challenge.
Thanks for this idea, Nannette. One of the most difficult things for my students is breaking the medical terms down into prefix, root, combining form, and suffix. Definitely going to try this activity!
Mary, giving responsibility to each and every learner will build their skills and serve them well when they graduate.
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I think asking them to create their own game helps them to take even more ownership/control over their learning and motivates them to excel.
Lani, this is a good practice. Sometimes students have not opened or explored the resources that come with the book.
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I encourage my students to utilize the CD at the back of their book.
Angela, participation points are as essential as correct answers, I like that!
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I have used crosswords, word search, role playing, drawing a picture, bingo and jeopardy. The students seem to respond to these activities as it gives a break from lecture.
In the past I have used Jeopardy. Students are put into teams and review for a test in this manner. Everyone earns extra credit points based on what their teams scored and participation.
We have used jeopardy with excellent success.
Kelli, this is such a terrific, engaging and fun way to teach this content. Thank you for sharing your how to.
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