Instead of JUST going old school like some people have said, you should use hands-on WITH relevance! The biggest piece here is relevance. Technology is never just the answer. You need hands-on and relevance. I teach at a Career Center for high schoolers. We integrate academics into our curriculum, and our kids get it. I specifically teach in a technology class (basic computers, web design, programming, etc.) -- I am in the beginning of creating a game programming section that will incorporate math and physics. I think our kids will understand both subjects better with this use of technology, but mainly because it is relevant to their interest/skills.
Make it relevant to their interests, skills, lives, job aspirations, etc.
If the kids love cars, teach physics with emphasis on cars. If they are all on the basketball team, use basketball as the practical applications.
Most of us on this website can learn by reading and doing it ourselves... MANY students can NOT learn this way -- they need hands-on and relevant!
NEVER JUST LECTURE!!! -- college professors showed us many ways as to NOT teach. -- remember, they are masters in their field of study, not teaching.
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Instead of JUST going old school like some people have said, you should use hands-on WITH relevance! The biggest piece here is relevance. Technology is never just the answer. You need hands-on and relevance. I teach at a Career Center for high schoolers. We integrate academics into our curriculum, and our kids get it. I specifically teach in a technology class (basic computers, web design, programming, etc.) -- I am in the beginning of creating a game programming section that will incorporate math and physics. I think our kids will understand both subjects better with this use of technology, but mainly because it is relevant to their interest/skills.
Make it relevant to their interests, skills, lives, job aspirations, etc.
If the kids love cars, teach physics with emphasis on cars. If they are all on the basketball team, use basketball as the practical applications.
Most of us on this website can learn by reading and doing it ourselves... MANY students can NOT learn this way -- they need hands-on and relevant!
NEVER JUST LECTURE!!! -- college professors showed us many ways as to NOT teach. -- remember, they are masters in their field of study, not teaching.