I love the thought of incorporating a critical thinking puzzle at the beginning of class to get students into critical thinking mode.
i think this is a great idea. it would incorporate some of the alternate teaching techniques prior to lecture.
I like the idea of utilizing small group activities like the brush with fame concept.
I learned that many of the students may have been trying to memorize the vacation stories they were hearing, ignoring any visual impressions.
Using various "out of the box" techniques to reinforce essential topics
I found the envelope activity to be interesting. It is a great way to get the students to think critically about scenarios where they may face ethical dilemmas, and how they are able to respond.
I love these fresh and fun ideas to build skills with our students. I will definitely utilize these, especially the one on observation.
It is so important to vary teaching strategies to reach different types of learners.
Comment on Wilhelmina Mensah-Aggrey's post: In trying one of the strategies, I believe assessment is key in operating in the nsg process. The pairing off of the students and directing them to identify 10 items the noticed about them.