Using Visual Methods | Origin: ED310
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Teaching Medical Terminology in Fun and Exciting Ways --> Using Visual Methods
Post what you've learned about this topic and how you intend to apply it. Feel free to post questions and comments too.
Adding visual and physical activities will enhance the task of memory for the learners. I like all of the activities presented and I'm looking forward to using some of them.
I have always believed that we, as educators are always learning! As I constantly tell my team. "The only thing that I know for certain, is that I know nothing at all" ~ Socrates... Learning is something that we do naturally when we speak. See, when we are speaking, we are teaching, but subconsciously we are regurgitating knowledge that we have learned and are reaffirming and in a small way, by re-explaining it, we are ensuring that we comprehend what we are saying! So, this is leading to self-education and education as a whole. I think anyone that educates, understands that we are constantly learning and evolving and improving what we know to share with others that vast knowledge that we have, in hopes that our students or anyone that we come in contact with will take that bit of knowledge and grow into the world! Carpe Diem
Using Visual Methods: Reflection and Application
This module emphasized the value of visual aids, such as diagrams, charts, and videos, in enhancing students' understanding and retention of complex information. Visual methods help clarify abstract concepts, break down processes, and engage different learning styles, making the material more accessible and memorable.
To apply these strategies, I intend to incorporate visuals like flowcharts for medical procedures, labeled anatomy diagrams, and short instructional videos. I’ll also use concept mapping as a collaborative activity, allowing students to visually organize and connect information. This approach will not only improve comprehension but also help students retain knowledge effectively, preparing them for practical application in clinical settings.
It was an interesting course and I learned about a variety of activities that can be incorporated into the class time to make learning more fun, interesting and lively for the students. I plan to utilize some of these games to enhance the memorization and / or learning process.
Drawing medical terms helps that visual learner.
I like the envelope game. It's easy to organize by breaking the class up into small groups. It is done to help learn new definitions and terminology. It engages everyone, tests for accuracy and it's fun because the groups are racing against the clock.
"We may have all the information but it is only effective when delivered with retention"- Lara Manese
This are good technics to remember the information in a simple way.
Excited to try visual notetaking in class.
Comment on Kathleen OâNeil-Meyers's post: Comment on Kelly Penn's post: I too am looking forward to trying many of the different activities. Keeping class informative and fun is very important!
There are a lot of good ideas to help to get the information across to all types of students. Medical terminology is one that is daunting at times to teach and is stressed throughout the medical assisting program that it is imperative they know their terms to succeed, is the one thing they will use throughout their medical careers.
I like the idea of incorporating fun into learning medical terminology, as this can be difficult to remember when there are so many terms. I like to play Medical Terminology Family Feud, where I choose teams and one rep from each team faces off and must strike the buzzer first with the correct answer. The first team to reach 10 wins.
Visual note taking seems to be interesting; I will incorporate and promote this to my learning environment.
I love the 9 box method. Learned this at a seminar a few years ago about CPR and look forward to putting back into use in the classroom.
The multiple styles give me confidence
I have learned about some fun and exciting learning activities that will help students learn and retain information. I plan to implement some of them.
i think visual note taking is not easy for all the students but the idea is great and I will use it more
There are several games that can engage students readily.
I have used some visual notes before but I think I need to use it more often during things like the terminology.