I love playing charades and when I stump the class I have them play along...my favorite, by far. I do like the idea of "Pictionary".

I already utilize these types of word puzzles in many of my classes... the students love it. I have also started doing a word of the day and question of the week... for the entire school to participate in.

we have used the ball toss game in many classes but for review of material... I also like the idea of doing the term and definition match...almost like a bigger version of Go Fish except classroom size.

I have found that I have a lot of visual leaners in my class. I like to lecture on a topic than use visuals for the students to see. Visuals and hands on work great for my students.

I use a crossword game when teaching the muscles. My students love this game and race to see who can finish first.

I think the play baseball game is a great ides. Medical terminology is such a big part of the class I teach and I can't wait to play this game.

This informnation was very helpful. I've noticied when I use a power point presentation that last longer than 20 minutes I lose my student's attention.

The suggestions on the modules have been very helpful in stimulating my mind with a variety of new activities to bring to class. For those of you that have tried many of these activities with adult learners, which ones do you feel are most successful? My students have such a range in age and I don't want the adults to be unwilling to participate if they think the activity is too elementary. Every now and then I do get the occasional adult learner that is so set in their ways, it makes it hard to teach them when they don't want to try new things.

I already use word puzzles in my classes as a type of learning tool, while creating an activity for class time. The students seem to enjoy them, especially the crossword puzzles because they do require a little more thinking, and that allows them to interact and help each other. I would like to try the Make me a Match game, both in groups and as a class. I think they would be more excited and involved about learning medical terms. I may have to use the idea to create an organ vs. function type of match game for my anatomy class, as well. I am definitely benefiting from all of these great ideas, which will help me make my students happy.

I like the games in this module, and will use a few of them in my classes in the near future. Definitely the ball toss and the flip chart race will be included in my courses. The variety of games listed here is very helpful, especially the fact that they don't all take a lot of time to prepare, but they seem to be wonderful tools to use. I'm going to give them a try.

The terminology course that I teach is overall somewhat short, but our class times are lengthy, which equates to covering significant amounts of material. I am always looking for new and fun ways to get my students engaged and involved. I think games are the way to go, making it a fun environment, therefore decreasing anxieties about learning the material. There are so many great suggestions posted, thanks to all and I am excited to learn more. I plan to implement these new strategies the next time I teach terminology.

What are some strategies you can use to encourage continued learning by your students?

What teaching strategy will you incorporate into your classes? Briefly discuss the potential benefits this will provide to both you and your learners.

What impact does frame of mind have on the learning process?

What are your results from the 60-second assessment question? Which of these is your favorite frame of mind? Briefly discuss the difference between learning in your favorite mode (easiest) versus your least favorite (hardest) mode.

In what ways have you made application of learning theories in your classes?

When you were in school, who was your best teacher? What did they do that made it easy for you to learn?

What is the value of knowing about different learning theories in relation to instructional planning?

How do you manage those students who complain about the activities being too childish or a waste of time, as well as those students who don't like to talk, or that don't want to participate?

visual Aids are a good way to keep the class active which will promote retention of the information.