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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Why I Did It: Or How I Taught Myself How to Teach
Many years ago, too many to count, I started a YouTube channel, Step by Step Science. More than 550 videos and 200K plus subscribers later, I still remember the impulse for starting the whole thing…. Although at some point I had probably learned about the workings of concave and convex lenses and mirrors, it wasContinue reading “Why I Did It: Or How I Taught Myself How to Teach”
Step by Step Science Posts 500th YouTube Video!
The first videos in January of 2010 were on radioactivity, fission, and fusion. The 500th video completes a series on simple machines. In between, Step by Step Science has explained physics, chemistry and math to students of all ages around the world in short videos that guide them through the concepts, equations and formulas thatContinue reading “Step by Step Science Posts 500th YouTube Video!”
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