Instruction by Minds-on
Audio Guided Activities (The Physics Teacher) emphasizes physical
activity, encouraging learners to engage their bodies and minds
simultaneously. The activities include kinesthetic and cooperative
learning as well as a guided discovery process.
Podcasts are first designed as a written outline of the activity. A
full script is created and revised based on material, content, and
objectives. During class (or outside of class, depending on
the topic to
be covered), students either use MP3 players with
preloaded Podcasts or they stream MP3 files to their own audio device
from the CMU course Blackboard page. Material requirements for the
instruction are designed to be minimized and are provided by the
instructors.
Work started with
A. O'Keefe and J. Miller (see Projects) a few years ago. Since
J. B. Hancock, II
joined the effort the project is blooming and we have now completed the
design of several activities and tested the approach in PHY127 "Table
top physics".
Examples of the soundtracks are available:
Distance and displacement
Inertia
Forces
We have also designed supporting materials, if you are interested in trying Minds-On Guided Activities in your classes. We would be happy to provide:
Minds-on Audio Guided Activities instruction
emphasizes physical
activity, encouraging learners to engage their bodies and minds
simultaneously. The activities include kinesthetic and cooperative
learning as well as a guided discovery process.
Podcasts are first designed as a written outline of the activity. A
full script is created and revised based on material, content, and
objectives. During class (or outside of class, depending on
the topic to be covered), students either use MP3 players with
preloaded Podcasts or they stream MP3 files to their own audio device
from the CMU course Blackboard page. Material requirements for
instruction are designed to be minimized and are provided by the
instructors.
Work on started with
A. O'Keefe and J. Miller (see Projects) few years ago. Since
J. B. Hancock, II
joined the effort the project is blooming and we have now completed the
design of several activities and tested the approach in PHY127 "Table
top physics"
Instruction by Minds-on
Audio Guided Activities (The Physics Teacher) emphasizes physical
activity, encouraging learners to engage their bodies and minds
simultaneously. The activities include kinesthetic and cooperative
learning as well as a guided discovery process.