PIZZA! This is another classic that bridges gaps, promotes discussions on cultures and history, as well as allowing students to claim their favorite kind, style, crust, city, toppings, etc. The discussions can be endless and quite intense. Everyone, of all age groups, usually has an opinion about their pizza.
Joshua,
Thank you for your insightful thoughts. You make many good points. What are your thoughts on school's converting traditional libraries to entirely virtual/online libraries?
Jae Gruber
I think it's important to use many techniques to teach the students of any generation. Each student learns differently, whether they be 18 or 78. It's definitely important to show them the skills they need to learn, as well as lecture the material being taught (visual and auditory). Today's generation is going to respond better to technology, although I also find that a challenge given the demographic diversity one may have in the classroom. Introduce them to the library where they have a vast amount of tools necessary for those who are techy, as well as those that are "old school" and like to read an actual book, or lecture materials.
rory,
It is true that watching YouTube clips does reach the younger generation. It is a great help to the visual and audio learners. Many genertaions are now are starting to tap into the value of many forms of technology.
Jae Gruber
Monica,
When an instructor can make the connection between the course content and how the student will use it now and in the future, it certainly makes a huge difference! PowerPoints are great. It really is important to include pictures and colors rather than an excess of words. There is a fine line between not enough informaton on each slide and too much information and slides that are distracting.
Jae Gruber
michael,
What kind of instructional tapes have you found give the greatest return on student learning?
Jae Gruber
Scott,
The more instructors work to improve their own focus on reaching every age group and learning style, the more often our students can truly learn and apply what they have learned in the future.
Jae Gruber
I use videos to convey the message in class this also helps the young person that is used to watching YouTube.
Great I love use the Informational techniques such as posting,reading, and research in their own
I use my life experiences. I talk a lot about when I started in my career. Power points are great, lots of colors.
i use handouts, white board, power points & instrutional tapes
I treat students individually recognizing there different generational cultural learning and that they all learn different
Brandon,
I believe it is good to mix generational groups. They often learn great ideas and perspectives from each other!
Jae Gruber
Robert,
That is a very good idea. I know of an instructor who has everyone peel and dice one potato and do yeild measurements to show that some concept.
Jae Gruber
Matthew,
These are all fantastic ways to reach many learning styles. How do the students respond to competing against each other? Do some students like it more than others?
Jae Gruber
jason,
Can you give a few examples of the computer projects and home projects that you use?
Jae Gruber
We use groups for most of the kitchen work, and then they compete against each other.
Most instructions we give in many forms to make sure all of the different learning styles, and generations get it the way they respond best. We give them a handout in advance, email out the same information, review recipes in class and encourage discussion. We also put the same "preplist" up on the dry erase board as we discuss it.
I try to incorporate a number of techniques for bridging learning differences including powerpoint presentations, videos, white boards, class discussions, story telling and demonstrations. I find using a number of teaching techniques helps to ensure all are getting information in some fashion.
i like to use computer projects, competitions, and home projects
I often find that sharing my industry experience, not only to teach but also to mentor, help bring a commonality within my students. I also use a combination of lectures, powerpoints, and outside reading to effectively reach each student.
