Original Posting October 16, 2015
By Katrina Do
The advancement of new education technology is transforming classrooms across the globe. From hand-held tablets to 3D models, teachers are implementing new tools to optimize learning experiences.
Students who struggle with understanding complex concepts — whether it’s a math problem or understanding how molecules react — can benefit from innovative learning tools. Various education technologies work to engage students, helping them understand complicated ideas through visualization and hands-on experiences.
When students struggle to fully comprehend a particular concept, shifting the learning to a different medium can lead to successful results. A vast number of innovative education devices exist in the world today — but how do you get started using one of these high-engagement tools?
Here are four ways to incorporate new technology in a meaningful way:
- Identify the part of the lesson that isn’t working. What is the specific problem or concept that students struggle to understand?
- Create a concrete example. Turn the abstract idea into a physical model that students can engage with.
- Challenge students to work together. Success can be found through understanding how others view things. Group collaboration also strengthens the classroom community.
- Encourage students to share their successes and failures.
Innovation is about problem solving. Innovating new ways of teaching is often the best solution to helping students learn complex concepts.
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