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Siri Anderson

Curriculum | WARE RET - 0 views

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    Presented curriculum to help students learn concepts in environmental chemistry, earth science, life and physical science. Middle or secondary level.
Siri Anderson

Aurasma - The world's first Visual Browser, bringing the physical and virtual worlds to... - 0 views

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    Oh my gosh -- this is nutty fun if you learn how to do this.
Siri Anderson

Weathering and Climate.swf (application/x-shockwave-flash Object) - 0 views

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    A wonderful description of weathering and climate with interactive visuals.
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    The rock expedition might like this resource.
Hilary Phukan

Some Ideas for Motivating Students - 0 views

  • they do not understand what to do or why they should do it. Teachers should spend more time explaining why we teach what we do, and why the topic or approach or activity is important and
    • Hilary Phukan
       
      Students need to have a purpose/reason- jumping through hoops does not motivate many students.
  • Everyone likes the feeling of accomplishment and recognition; rewards for good work produce those good feelings.
    • Hilary Phukan
       
      I have found that in many cases it is the praise or acknowledgement of good behavior or good work- the reward is physical evidence of that- the kids do not care about the value of the reward. In fact often the crummier the reward the more they enjoy it.
  • If you can make something fun, exciting, happy, loving, or perhaps even a bit frightening, students will learn more readily and the learning will last much longer
    • Hilary Phukan
       
      This makes me think of some of the field work our students have experienced- makes learning more relevant.
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  • One of the major keys to motivation is the active involvement of students in their own learning.
    • Hilary Phukan
       
      This sounds a lot like expeditionary learning.
    • Hilary Phukan
       
      This sounds a lot like expeditionary learning.
  • Attending to need satisfaction is a primary method of keeping students interested and happy.
    • Hilary Phukan
       
      Yes, if the student does not have needs met and feel they are safe/secure then learning does not happen.
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    Student motivation issues? Consider these ideas.
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