5 Engaging Learning Aids for Middle School Students
Providing middle school students with active learning opportunities has many benefits. Active learning occurs when which students are involved in the learning process – when the teacher is the facilitator, instead of the one-way provider of information. This type of learning engages middle school students. It gives them the chance to explore career options, to […]
5 Ways to Use Ag Models in Your Classroom
We’re hearing back from teachers around the country who are already implementing our animal models in their classrooms. Here are 5 ways to implement these models and engage your students through hands-on learning: 1. Anatomy Testing Talk through and test students on the different parts of animal anatomy. Classroom idea: use post-it notes to have […]
4 Tips for Incorporating Hands-On Learning Aids Into Your Healthcare Program
Considering incorporating hands-on learning aids into your healthcare program? Here are 4 things you should consider. As our healthcare infographic depicts, healthcare workers are in high demand, and that demand is going to keep growing. In-demand skill sets span health science pathways, from allied health professionals to nurses and physician assistants to caregivers who can […]
6 Great Features of the Bovine Breeder artificial insemination simulator
Realityworks recently launched a new product, the Bovine Breeder artificial insemination simulator. Check out these 6 great features of this innovative learning product: Realistic cow’s hindquarters and reproductive system to teach proper AI techniques Simulator fits on classroom tabletops and collapses for easy movement and storage Choose from two hide options: brown or black and […]
Take a Dive into the RealCare Baby® Curriculum
Many teachers use RealCare Baby® infant simulators in their classrooms. Classes including life skills, parenting, child development, and more, have found the infant simulators to be an important tool for providing hands-on learning experiences to students of many ages. However, not all instructors realize that RealCare Baby comes with four sets of comprehensive curriculum that can […]
5 Ways to Integrate Active Learning into Your Lectures
By Diane Ross, M.Ed., Realityworks Senior Field Account Manager for NC, SC, VA, WV A new buzzword in the education world is “active learning.” Across the country, colleges are adapting from the lecture model to active learning. Imagine your old college days, sitting in a sea of students and listening to the professor talk for […]
Take Notes by Hand for Deeper Processing
By Diane Ross, M.Ed., Realityworks Senior Field Account Manager for NC, SC, VA, WV A young man who is close to me recently showed me his college report card, which indicated he had received an A in English. He was previously challenged in that subject, but has always excelled in math and science. I had […]
Fostering Geriatric Sensitivity through Age Simulation
By Kati Stacy Miranda Kessler, RN-BSN, is the Health Occupations Instructor at Nicholas County Career and Technical Center in West Virginia where she teaches 11th and 12th grade students. The program includes health science courses with the goal of the students obtaining their West Virginia State Nursing Assistant Certification at the end of the two-year program. […]
Recognize National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month 2015 in Your Classroom
By Denise Bodart, Realityworks RealCare Product Manager When conducting lessons on pregnancy and pregnancy prevention, students need to consider the short- and long-term consequences of having babies and recognize the responsibilities associated with being pregnant and having a newborn. May is National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month, and a great opportunity to discuss these important topics in […]