Here's something which might help answer the Why aspect of leigh's question which you may already have thought about when choosing it.
The catchy tune, apart from improving people's singing, sure might help people remember the names of the brain and the terminology. As a Mnemonic - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mnemonic - device to aid memory and learning it is pretty clever.
The first part of the explanation on wikipedia describes the importance of visual, kinaesthetic and auditory memory aids. I guess in your discipline all of these aspects are very important.
How do you think material like this can support the way in which your students prefer to learn, that is, their learning preferences? It would sure get everyone singing or humming. :)
Thanks for the comments - I use Mnemonics a lot in my Anatomy class - mainly word based e.g. functions of the skin - SHAPES (stands for sensation, heat regulation, absorption, protection, excretion and secretion - but only discovered these video clips this year. I would use this video to help those learners who like visual cues, I like making this very theory based subject as fun and interesting as I can (our A and P content is at Level 5 equivalent and some students really struggle with the latin names let alone the English ones)
Sorry - had to go and teach!! I would also use this tool to enhance the power point I use in the class that corresponds to the written notes - I also encourage the students to research their own learning tools on the internet by recommending some other websites like http://www.getbodysmart.com/ Also this would appeal to learners who like to listen (auditory) Hopefully by using tools like this alongside other more "traditional" methods I can capture all the learning styles that I may find amongst the students.
Had to comment on a couple of things... First: LOVE the video rlating to parts of the brain - excellent learning/revision tool! Since I am new to blogging I am still working out how to download to my desktop. I learn by musinc movement and fun!
Secondly, the lovely colours of your blogsite. I haven't worked out how to change mine to red and purple shades Having seen your vibrant set up looks as though I have more to learn on the flexible learning couse!
Great find! So my questions are:
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How would you use it?
How could it afford flexibility to people studying your courses?
We'll discover answers to these questions when we get more into the course, but if you have thoughts on this alredy - I'd love to hear it.
Here's something which might help answer the Why aspect of leigh's question which you may already have thought about when choosing it.
ReplyDeleteThe catchy tune, apart from improving people's singing, sure might help people remember the names of the brain and the terminology. As a Mnemonic - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mnemonic - device to aid memory and learning it is pretty clever.
The first part of the explanation on wikipedia describes the importance of visual, kinaesthetic and auditory memory aids. I guess in your discipline all of these aspects are very important.
How do you think material like this can support the way in which your students prefer to learn, that is, their learning preferences? It would sure get everyone singing or humming. :)
Thanks for the comments - I use Mnemonics a lot in my Anatomy class - mainly word based e.g. functions of the skin - SHAPES (stands for sensation, heat regulation, absorption, protection, excretion and secretion - but only discovered these video clips this year.
ReplyDeleteI would use this video to help those learners who like visual cues, I like making this very theory based subject as fun and interesting as I can (our A and P content is at Level 5 equivalent and some students really struggle with the latin names let alone the English ones)
Sorry - had to go and teach!! I would also use this tool to enhance the power point I use in the class that corresponds to the written notes - I also encourage the students to research their own learning tools on the internet by recommending some other websites like http://www.getbodysmart.com/ Also this would appeal to learners who like to listen (auditory)
ReplyDeleteHopefully by using tools like this alongside other more "traditional" methods I can capture all the learning styles that I may find amongst the students.
Hi Helen
ReplyDeleteHad to comment on a couple of things...
First: LOVE the video rlating to parts of the brain - excellent learning/revision tool! Since I am new to blogging I am still working out how to download to my desktop. I learn by musinc movement and fun!
Secondly, the lovely colours of your blogsite. I haven't worked out how to change mine to red and purple shades Having seen your vibrant set up looks as though I have more to learn on the flexible learning couse!
Oops - I've added a few spelling mistooks to your website!
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ReplyDeleteHi Helen
ReplyDeleteJust revisited your blog and note the interesting links to learning tools. Some interesting sites.