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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
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 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.
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 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.
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
Carol,
What is the preferred technological medium that is used by your students, to communicate with their classmates for this assignment?
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
I have used word documents with screen blocks to hide answers and use these in games of tic tac toe and jeopardy
Cynthia,
I also like to create my own PowerPoints. This way I can tailor the examples to suit my students' learning styles.
Carol Myslinski
Hello,
If we are having a classroom discussion, and a question arises regarding a definition or idea, I will offer students extra credit to research this information and present it to the class.
Carol Myslinski
Hello,
If you are having a class discussion and a word, concept, or question arises, I will sometimes give students the option of researching and presenting their discovery to the class. I usually assign a few extra credit points.
Carol Myslinski
In one of my courses, we use an engine dyno and a chassis dyno to measure the horsepower and torque an engine is producing. After the students get to run a stock engine on the dyno, they have the chance to make several high performance upgrades before running the engine again. After running the modified engine they are asked what they expected to gain from the modifications, and why they did or did not meet those expectations.
I ask students to research recipes online to enhance the materials taught in class. I also ask them to view platings of contemporary restaurant to get a better idea of the requirements that will be placed on them in the workplace.
James,
It is great that they have the opportunity to compare and contrast (the old tools versus the new tools). Are there ever situations where your students prefer using the older tools, instead of the modern tools?
Tremayne Simpson