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Many of us that find ourselves in some fields, it's not really because we are passionate about the field exactly at the start. We have had some teachers that have inspired the passion and the creativity in us. We fell in love with the teacher and subject because the teacher was able to impact. Others that have pursued other interests will have also had similar encounter. My friend T. who studied physiology that later became a very excellent software engineer is one very good software developer and instructor I know. He has the skills as a subject matter expert and can effectively teach. He mentioned he would have studied engineering if he had good maths teachers but rather the teachers chased him away from the field.Many people ran away from sciences and hate Mathematics not because of their inability or because maths is difficult. They hated it and are not so good in it because they had not so good teachers. (Apologies to the teachers). The most important formative years for maths and science is primary school and junior school/middle school. Unfortunately, many of the teachers at this stage are the most strict and Mr and Mrs disciplinarian of the school. Rather than work on effective methodology, they resort to agídí and canes to teach. This doesn't help but only chase students away more and make them learn less. I can still remember we nicknamed my maths teacher in primary school Angle 90 as that's the name of the punishment he gives out.I can still remember how osmosis was taught with the pawpaw experiment. Everything was understood by this simple experiment. The point is teaching from the basis of everyday known concepts and from what students and learners can relate with. From the known to the unknown.It's a multi dimensional problem really because there is remuneration aspect to it and there is also schools employing right fit. There is also the aspect of teachers having an education background. I had a physics professor in ife who studied physics education in bachelors, there is a clear difference in how he teaches and other professors without an education background teaches. It's not just enough to be a subject matter expert to effectively impact. Learning the methodology and pedagogy approach to learning can go a long way.Physics and maths can be taught from the application aspect. We can use robotics to teach many comcepts in physics and even toys like Lego blocks to teach arithmetic for instance. Many people can relate to concept of money also. This can be used to teach basic arithmetic maths.When the foundation is solid, it's easy to build and erect structure on it. But when it's not solid, its catastrophic. The teacher struggles and students will struggle and hate some subjects and find succor in other subjects they find easier.

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It will be interesting to follow the experimental use of AI in the teaching and learning of mathematics.

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"Post-pandemic, some educators are trying to reengage students with technology—like videos, computer gaming or artificial intelligence, just to name a few. But integrating these approaches in the classroom can be an uphill battle. Teachers using these tools often struggle to retain students' attention, competing with the latest social media phenomenon, and can feel limited by using short video clips to get concepts across.Graphic novels—offeringvisual informationmarried with text—provide a means to engage students without losing all of the rigor of textbooks. As two educatorsin mathand physics, we have found graphic novels to be effective at teaching students of all ability levels. We've used graphic novels in our own classes, and we've also inspired and encouraged other teachers to use them. And we're not alone: Other teachers are rejuvenating this analog medium with ahigh level of success."#mathematics #teaching #learning #physics

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Here are some examples of how educational AR apps can be used in the classroom:Math:AR apps can be used to teach students about math concepts such as geometry, algebra, and calculus. For example, an AR app can be used to show students how to solve a math problem or to visualize a mathematical equation.Science:AR apps can be used to teach students about science concepts such as biology, chemistry, and physics. For example, an AR app can be used to show students how the human body works or how the planets move around the sun.History:AR apps can be used to teach students about history by bringing historical events and figures to life. For example, an AR app can be used to show students a battle from the Civil War or to introduce them to a famous historical figure.Geography:AR apps can be used to teach students about geography by allowing them to explore different parts of the world. For example, an AR app can be used to show students the different continents or to take them on a virtual tour of a famous landmark.Educational AR apps are a powerful new tool that can be used to improve teaching and learning in the classroom. As AR technology continues to develop, we can expect to see even more innovative and engaging educational AR apps in the future.#ARapps#educationalAR#ARinEducation#edtech#futurelearning#immersivelearning#personalizedlearning#collaborativelearning#accessiblelearning#mathAR#scienceAR#historyAR#geographyAR

"* 📝 Teaching Mechanics Graphically: A Novel Approach to Learning Math 📊💡"MIT professor revolutionizes mechanics teaching by eschewing analog math in favor of computer analysis and graphics, leading to enhanced student comprehension."💡Innovative Teaching Method: The MIT professor adopted a groundbreaking approach to teaching mechanics by leveraging computer analysis and graphics instead of traditional analog math, resulting in a more intuitive learning experience for students.🎓Easier Learning Process: By utilizing graphical representations and computer simulations, students found it easier to grasp complex concepts like pendulum motion, highlighting the potential for alternative teaching methods to enhance understanding and engagement in STEM subjects.🌟Multi-Modal Teaching Advocacy: The discussion underscores the importance of employing multi-modal teaching techniques in education, catering to diverse learning styles and promoting deeper comprehension among students with varying aptitudes and preferences.🌐Curriculum Reflection: Comments express both appreciation and skepticism regarding the traditional approach to mathematics education, emphasizing the need for a balance between abstraction, intuition, and aesthetics in teaching mathematical concepts.🔍Visual Learning Aids Understanding: Visualizations and animations are recognized as invaluable tools for aiding understanding, with individuals noting that certain mathematical principles were better understood through visual, geometric representations rather than algebraic or textual explanations alone.📚Analogies and Graphics in Education: The use of analogies and graphics, as demonstrated by the professor's teaching method and examples from commenters, emerges as effective strategies for organizing and conveying complex ideas, promoting deeper learning without heavy reliance on equations or formulas.🌟 Track the Trend: Stay ahead of the curve and explore the possibilities, follow me on Linkedin.com/in/psmahesh ⛷❄🏂🌄"Credits: 🌟 All write-up is done by me(P.S.Mahesh) after indepth research. All rights and credits for the video/visual presented are reserved for their respective owners. 📚 For attribution or content removal requests, please contact me. 📩Only used for Academic Learning/Sharing good work purpose, giving due credit to respective owner 📚 Thank you, and God bless. 🙏"

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STEM students often encounter specific challenges, like understanding abstract ideas, memorizing extensive information, and mastering data visualization techniques. For instance, in calculus, the ability to visualize objects in 3D is essential. In physics courses, students must draw Free Body Diagrams (FBDs) to better grasp force dynamics. Additionally, in statistics, students need to interpret data and convey insights through graphical representations. These examples accentuate the fundamental role of visualization in comprehending STEM concepts and solving problems. Explore the significance and ways to integrate visualization tools in STEM education.Click here to read👉 https://bit.ly/3Qqw6pa#VisualizationinLearning #VisualizationinEducation #VisualizationTools #DigitalLearning #Möbius #STEM #STEMcourses

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Insightful pedagogy for teaching and learning of object shape in mathematics at elementary stage!At the elementary level,we were taught about shapes, dimensions, units, areas and volumes of objects. Did you really understand the relevance of these at the elementary stage interns of application and combinations of shapes to form a unit? Tutors, kindly help us to understand the uses and importance of the shapes, its measurements, units, the essence of the calculated area, and the volume to appreciate its application in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Innovation (STEMI )and its other related areas .Now let’s see some fundamental applications; 1. Did you know a building is an integration of shapes like, square, cylinder, circle, rectangle, triangle, oval, among others?Did you know the best shape for storing liquid, gas and solid quantities?Did you know transportation vessels were designed using integration of, rectangular, oval , cylinder, among others?Did you know the best shape of building for optimum siting arrangement for maximum social/ participatory interaction in the space?Did the learners appreciate the importance of the dimensions and units in relating to every day practical activities like fashion, entertainment, food preparation, etc? For example 1 millimeter, I centimeter, 1 meter, 1 kilometer, 1 mile etc; though the value is 1 , by the attached unit it makes a huge difference.Learners are encouraged to commit to memory, the formula for area and volume of objects. Are they being exposed to the significance of the calculated quantity? For example in Engineering, pharmaceutics, transportation, health, technology, mathematics, fashion, entertainment, among others.In the nut shell , selecting shapes of objects and its required dimensions are relevant for optimum performance analyses.Let’s encourage the interest of our learners from the early stage on the bigger picture of the application of the fundamentals in every day life. It’s in the understanding of the fundamentals, that we can add value to the theory.

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Sugata Mitra is AN EXPONENTof the SOLE approach and his seminal research using a hole in the wall Computer in an Indian slum.Mitra thinks self-organized learning will shape the future of education. His work is worth watching. The 2015WIRED Magazine articleoutlines the classroom procedure. https://lnkd.in/gC-_dascIt is more important to find answers than to memorise them.SOLEis not about teaching but about setting learning in motion.CHECK OUThttps://startsole.org/For a brief introduction to the history of Self Organized Learning Environments take a look at the video https://lnkd.in/gFznhxAAEXPLORESome great SOLE resources https://lnkd.in/gNeqbgWqThis is closely related to SOS - Self Organising SystemsWhich is a relatively recent field of Scientific Study. Many systems in nature show organisation e.g. galaxies, planets, compounds, cells, organisms and societies.I did some work on exploring great questions in a paper I wrote for a conferenceTeaching, Learning and Technology - Capturing the Opportunity for Customised Learner-Centred Instruction https://lnkd.in/giSUrpVGThe basic premise is the same. Ask great questions and then let students work on the answers in their own way. This process encourages children to have autonomy in their learning process.I like to go even further and get students to ask their own questions.

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