It might be cliché, but it is nevertheless true. A picture speaks a thousand words. How We Learn This is of course not to say that words are less important than pictures. But it’s useful to remind ourselves that our brains are essentially twofold, made up of the left hemisphere, which is often described as ...
If you take an education methods class, you will inevitably discuss learning styles. Do they exist? If so, should we create different types of instructional content to address diverse learning styles? How much time can a teacher invest in adjusting instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners? The questions go on and on. What ...
By incorporating multimedia in their instruction, teachers can capture attention, engage learners, explain difficult concepts, inspire creativity, and have fun. However, there are many tools available and many ways to use those tools. If you are a teacher searching for a technology tool to accomplish certain learning ...
If you were in school during the 1960s, like me, you probably remember the anticipation and excitement when the filmstrip projector was brought out. If you’ve never heard of or seen a filmstrip, there is a picture below. The projector held the filmstrip, which was inserted vertically in front of the projector. Filmstrips usually came ...