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Comment by David R. Wetzel on December 12, 2012 at 11:21pm

 

Techniques for Improving Vocabulary and Terminology Skills in Scien...

Vocabulary or terminology building is a difficult task for many students. A variety of teaching techniques and strategies are needed to help them develop a true understanding related to concepts.

Typical science and math textbooks introduce ten to 30 new vocabulary or terminology words every chapter. Considering curriculum requirements, students are faced with making sense and learning these new terms. Along with the need to make connections to  concepts in a relatively short period of time.

Comment by David R. Wetzel on December 6, 2012 at 12:11am

Benefits of Student Digital Footprints in Science and Math

In contrast to the technology teachers use in a classroom for their professional use, what is the technology (or digital) footprint of your students?

Comment by David R. Wetzel on December 15, 2011 at 3:20pm

Warning: Flipping Your Classroom May Lead to Increased Student Unde...

Flipping a classroom is not a teaching technique, it is more in line with a philosophy or way of teaching. It involves using technology as a tool, not the main focus, for helping students to increase their understanding of science or math concepts.

Comment by David R. Wetzel on December 8, 2011 at 2:43pm

Motivating Underachieving Students in Math and Science

Your students’ future and education needs are not like yours and mine. For the most part, we are a product of an education system heavily influenced by the industrial age - lectures and rote memorization. This style of teaching was primarily designed to produce factory and skilled trade workers.

Due to the dynamics of today’s world economy, most students no longer have the same types of jobs waiting for them when they graduate. Their future is in the service, health, and technology career fields. However, there is still a demand for skilled trade workers (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2010).

Today’s education system is still following the demands of the industrial age. So how does this clash with students’ needs for the future?

Comment by Lori Verhunce on September 26, 2011 at 2:25pm

Had fun in class using a Word Splash.  Take vocabulary words or words/phrases that surround a common theme (like seasons) and "splash" them randomly on paper. I use a word processing program and type them in randomly. For seasons I had words and phrases like equinox, solstice, June, closest to the sun, etc.  Have students use colored pencils to group the words.  A student may use red to circle all the words for spring and she would use the red to title the group "Spring."

Comment by David R. Wetzel on September 14, 2011 at 7:44pm

How to Encourage Critical Thinking in Science and Math

Encouraging students to use critical thinking is more than an extension activity in science and math lessons, it is the basis of true learning.

 

Teaching students how to think critically helps them move beyond basic

Comment by David R. Wetzel on August 9, 2011 at 3:13pm

Power Point Presentations Beyond Note Taking

The use of PowerPoint presentations in schools takes advantage of education technology integration strategies and techniques. However, student learning is not improved when these presentations are merely a substitute for note taking bullets from older overhead projectors. To take advantage of the power of this technology, the elimination of boring slide shows must be replaced with interactive story telling that keeps students engaged.

Comment by Robin Long on July 8, 2011 at 10:48am

A good link for science and math...looking back in the past ishttp://http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/6-places-read-newspapers-archiv...

 

This will give you 6 sites where you can search old newspaper online. Using key words such as "Darwin" or Wright Brothers" can produce interesting primary source articles. I've only played with two of the suggested sites, but they were rewarding in terms of information as well as easy to use.

Comment by David R. Wetzel on July 7, 2011 at 9:00am

Advantages of Active Learning in Science and Math

Active learning has a powerful impact on student learning. How? Student achievement increases through mastery of science and math content as a result of this technique. Students also develop improved problem solving, communication, and higher order thinking skills.

Comment by David R. Wetzel on June 23, 2011 at 10:18am

5 Alternative Assessment Techniques in Science and Math

 

Alternative assessments provide you opportunities to determine the true level of understanding your students have regarding science and math concepts. These tools improve the learning environment for your students, along with your assessment of their real understanding.

 

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