James,
I have also used "games" as a way to encourage students to retain information. For example, I have used a "Family Feud" styled approach for exam reviews and use the PowerPoint to post questions.
Tremayne Simpson
The students in our course use nitrousoxide technology to learn how a chemical reaction inside the engine cylinder can build more horsepower on the dyno.
I have integrated technology into my courses by havng students put to gether presentations and use the web for some of their assesments. We have incorporated a good deal of our lecture notes into powerpoint presentations that offer the students a chance to visualize what it is they are hearing in the lectures.
Larry,
This is a great method for keeping your students engaged with current trends in the field. Also, it gives them the opportunity to think about class concepts, outside of the classroom setting.
Tremayne Simpson
Ryan,
I am sure that your students appreciate a "hands-on" approach to learning. Do the students also have an opportunity to conduct a peer review of their completed modifications?
Tremayne Simpson
Carol,
I also use this method with my courses, via the online discussion board. In many cases, students are more engaged when they feel that they have actively contributed to the content of the course.
Tremayne Simpson
Carol,
What is the preferred technological medium that is used by your students, to communicate with their classmates for this assignment?
Tremayne Simpson
Carol,
In addition to PowerPoint, there are other great tools that can be used to present material. I have actually used "Prezi" which is similar to PowerPoint, however it seems to have more visual capability.
Tremayne Simpson
I teach massage therapy courses and there are great iPad applications on anatomy and trigger points. I hook up my ipad to the overhead and I can easily show them a muscle in action, referral pain etc. This really keeps my students engaged and is great for visual learners.
We have an awesome virtual trainer called Simpro. Twice a week we hold lecture and the other two days we take the students to the lab and they are able to log onto Simpro. The program is broken down ino lecture notes, quizzes and actual simulations using the mouse as a transducer.
I normally integrate technology into my class by presenting actual surgical equipment to the class. I pass it around, explain how it works, let them see it and tell them what it does. It works really well because they are not only excited to get hands on experience with some of the equipment, but they also get to see a real part of the OR.
I teach culinary course in classical french cuisin. With that being said I like to add elements of Molecular Gastronomy to my presentations and lectures so that my students could see how classical techniques could be applied to modern trends.
I have students retuning to school after being out of the class room for many years and arent familiar with using computers so I assign them a research project and help them to use the PC,because in today's world its an essential
Thomas,
Is this the final course project?
Tremayne Simpson
Julie,
This is a general issue with career colleges, in that we acquire students from various backgrounds and skill levels. How do you adhere to the students that are well-versed in regards to computer literacy? Do you provide them with alternative assignments to keep them engaged, while you get the others "up-to-speed"?
Tremayne Simpson
Alexandra,
I am sure that your students appreciate this integration of technology. Do you find that your students (in general) are able to understand course-related concepts easier, using the application?
Tremayne Simpson
andrew,
Enabling your students to compare and contrast techniques is a great way for them to apply concepts that they have learned in class. What medium of technology do you assign for them to use, to complete this assignment?
Tremayne Simpson
Pearl,
Is your course conducted as a "Hybrid" course (combination of "on-ground" and online) or is the Sympro trainer assigned as a course supplement?
Tremayne Simpson
The courses that have Simpro are on-ground classes
power point slides are a great way to drive home the main topics of the maiterial being coverd.
Some students are visual learners.
