Slowing Down to Learn

Learning takes effort. Sometimes with some subjects for some people, learning takes much effort.  As teachers, any small tip that gives us an edge is greatly appreciated. In this article from the MindShift website, author Patricia Jennings describes the value of a silent pause for increasing engagement within the classroom. Learn why, when, and how to increase the value of slowing down and pausing. Enjoy at ...

https://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2015/02/17/slowing-down-to-learn-mindful-pauses-that-can-help-student-engagement/

The Race Track Interactive

OK – we’ll admit to having lots of “favorites” … and this is definitely one of them – the Race Track Interactive. Mix a little learning with a little gamification and with a little circular motion and Newton’s Laws and you end up with … this Interactive. It’s hard for students to stop and just as hard for teachers to stop playing it. Use force buttons and an understanding of Newton’s Laws of Motion to guide a race car around an oval race track in the least number of moves. Compete with your friends or just try it one more time to see if you can beat your low score. But whatever you do – watch your speed because it might take more than one turn to slow your car down to a safe turning speed. Enjoy at …

http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Physics-Interactives/Circular-and-Satellite-Motion/Race-Track

The Review Session

For many US schools, the end of a school term is approaching and student stress is rising as exams loom in the near future. Why not be proactive about final exam preparation? We can help! Consider the use of our Review Session. The Review Session features numerous reviews on typical units like Kinematics, Vectors and Projectiles, Electric Circuits, and many more. Each review consists of a wide collection of questions of varying types. For instance, you will find Multiple Choice, True-False, Multiple Select, Diagramming, Short Computations, longer Problem-Solving questions on any given review. Every question is accompanied by an answer with a relatively thorough explanation or solution. Finally, for every question, there is a link to a Tutorial page that addresses the concept that the question targets. What more could you ask for? ... besides an A-mark on the exam. 

Wait no longer and visit the Review Session today at ...

http://www.physicsclassroom.com/The-Review-Session