...the brain loves acting in the mode which one is trying to learn...What lesson have you recently used "acting in the role of"?
-In Social we have been learning about journalism...interviews "in the role of a journalist" with the ipods was successful (learning about the early settlers).
How do you teach animation?
-I've found that role playing with the ipods is pretty engaging
-The grade 1s LOVED domo animate
-I am going to try goanimate with the Grade 5s
Teachers as Researchers
experimental teacher
one who deliberately, and collaboratively, tests techniques in learning as an active educational researcher, and draws conclusions about best practice from first hand trial and error.