Many forms of technology can be used to help the brain make these connections in the brain. These can be in the form of videos, games, apps, as well as interactive books, programs, or websites. Different devises can also be used to help make a lesson more memorable, touch screens can be particularly useful as the can combined a visual, auditory, and kinesthetic experience.
Brain based education is based on many factors that together help the student greatly. This method is also very social and many of the activities involve interacting in groups or with a partner. Within these groups members will often repeat facts or explanations from the teacher. This is because talking about something will allow you to remember it better than if you just hear it. This is also true regarding writing, writing can be better than reading and listening for retaining knowledge. Basically by having students sit still in a classroom and listen to a teacher lecture we are putting then in a position to fail at learning.
This brings us to another important part of brain based learning, a student’s environment is highly important in making the brain function properly. The classroom climate must be a safe, stress-free environment. Altering the environment with different types of lighting, smells, music, or silence, can help in learning. Different seating for different subjects is one example of altering environment to increase the capacity to retain information.As was mentioned, technology can be integral in a brain based learning environment. Specifically digital technology in the classroom has boomed in recent years with whole fields of study (ie. edtech) becoming prominent. So how can technology come together with education in a brain based classroom?
Certain video games that have material that is suitable for the classroom would be an excellent way to make content stimulating and memorable. They can be a good method for team work and interaction while relaying information through multiple senses. Educational video games can make the learning memorable and the likelihood for retaining the information increases if the game is played over and over.
Touchscreen tablets can also be a great method of delivering content in a creative, interactive, and engaging way. There are many creatively made apps for almost any subject imaginable. The format works great with topics that have a visual element that can further the understanding of the subject. Many interactive books are also available for tablets and often enhance the experience of the story with sounds and visuals.
Finally with technology gaining influence in the classroom it is important to remember that the focus of the classroom should be the students and their interactions with each other. Students also benefit from a linking of indoor and outdoor activities.
Sources:
Sprenger, M. (2010). Brain-based
teaching :) in the digital age. Alexandria, Va.:
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
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