Week One: WBQ

Is it possible to learn without engaging in some activity: that is, is it possible to simply learn by thinking about something? Can you think of an example?


It is possible to learn without engaging in some activity but not preferred by students. In my experience, people learn with different techniques whether it is through sound, sight, or by physically doing. It is possible to learn by thinking about something. However, what will always stick in students' minds are classes with some activity incorporated into the lesson. Not only are students feeling included in the lesson but they are having fun as well as comprehending material easily. During lectures, students’ minds may drift away from the lesson. Physically including them would help them less likely to drift away and keep their attention throughout the class.
Technology therefore is a useful tool to engage students. Games on computers keeps students on a more personal level and helps the teacher understand their learning abilities. Teachers are on a more personal level with students using technology. They are able to understand allowing students to feel comfortable, ask questions, and be willing to learn.
From personal experience, I remember my sophomore history class in which we were studying a time period from western civilization. The video would stop randomly and a popular comedy skit or song would play signaling to my classmates to pass objects. The person left with an object after the song stopped playing had to deduct points from their paper. The person with the most questions answered correctly, and the least points deducted won extra credit points awarded to their projects or quizzes.