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Khouloud, These sound like good ideas. Discussion (from instructor or students) can serve as a great way to cover the lesson material and can also fill the available time very nicely. Barry Westling

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Developing instructional backup plans

Anthony, Small group discussion is great as a transition activity, and as you say, also great for use as a back up. It can fill the time available easily, and contribute a lot to student learning with not too much work by the instructor. Barry Westling

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Developing instructional backup plans

Kristin, The better back up plans are the ones the student may not even be aware has been implemented because it flows nicely with the lesson. Barry Westling

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Using senses in learning

Alana, Great example for illustration. Tactile sense can be especially beneficial as when stimulated brings a unique learning to the student (as do the other senses). Barry Westling

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Using senses in learning

Christine, Yes, each class is sort it's own breed of cat, and our approach to reaching these students will need to vary to meet that need. More variety (with senses) is a great place to start. Barry Westling

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Using senses in learning

Davina, I believe discussion is among the better all around activities for reasons you state, and also for developing independent thought along with critical thinking opportunities. Barry Westling

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Using senses in learning

Dan, Reliance on multiple inputs (senses) can only help recall and application. We can be creative and think about ways to involve more senses in our learning. Barry Westling

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Using senses in learning

Anthony, Medical courses are great for sensory involvement. When we use the senses, we remember better, and longer. Barry Westling

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Using senses in learning

Kim, Nice axiom. Seems like it'd work too. Some students probably will need need more than one experience of this cycle, but that's OK i they learn the material. Barry Westling

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Using senses in learning

Kristin, Some professions have more natural reliance on senses. I think all learning can be enhanced by introducing more senses into the learning process. Touch is a great, underrated sense we all could probably develop a bit more. Barry Westling