Gamification is a fancy word to describe the use of many different types of classroom activities. But what is it really? At its core, gamification in education refers to the use of game-like elements in non-game contexts to enhance learning. Teachers have always strived to find new ways to engage students, but how can teachers ensure that gamesContinue reading “Gamification Ups and Downs”
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Strategies to Address Learning Gaps
As the pandemic situation improves around the world, many teachers are able to enjoy face to face instruction again. I’m thrilled to be back in my physics classroom, but that doesn’t mean things are quite back to their usual routine. The challenges of distance learning meant that some students did not manage to complete theContinue reading “Strategies to Address Learning Gaps”
More to Reading a Graph than Meets the Eye
Are you a visual learner, someone who learns best by seeing concepts or ideas? If so, you probably like using pictures, graphs and charts to learn new things. But what about auditory and kinesthetic learners, those who learn better by hearing, doing, and touching? Physical science relies heavily on conceptual images to illustrate concepts likeContinue reading “More to Reading a Graph than Meets the Eye”
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