Sunday 12 December 2010

Teaching methods and effective teaching

Teaching methods can best be defined as the types of principles and methods used for instruction. There are many types of teaching methods, depending on what information or skill the teacher is trying to convey. Class participation, demonstration, recitation, and memorization are some of the teaching methods being used. When a teacher is deciding on their method, they need to be flexible and willing to adjust their style according to their students. Student success in the classroom is largely based on effective teaching methods.
For effective teaching to take place, a good method must be adopted by a teacher. A teacher has many options when choosing a style by which to teach. The teacher may write lesson plans of their own, borrow plans from other teachers, or search online or within books for lesson plans. When deciding what teaching method to use, a teacher needs to consider students' background knowledge, environment, and learning goals. Teachers are aware that students learn in different ways, but almost all children will respond well to praise. Students have different ways of absorbing information and of demonstrating their knowledge. Teachers often use techniques which cater to multiple learning styles to help students retain information and strengthen understanding. A variety of strategies and methods are used to ensure that all students have equal opportunities to learn. A lesson plan may be carried out in several ways: Questioning, explaining, modeling, collaborating, and demonistrating.
A teaching method that includes questioning is similar to testing. A teacher may ask a series of questions to collect information of what students have learned and what needs to be taught. Testing is another application of questioning. A teacher tests the student on what was previously taught in order to identify if a student has learned the material. Standardized testing is in about every middle school (i.e. Ohio Graduation Test (OGT), Proficiency Test, College entrance Tests (ACT and SAT).
Learning can be done in three ways- Auditory, Visual, and Kinesthetic. It is important to try and include all three as much as possible into your lessons.In visual method POWER POINT PRESENTATIONS are very useful and 
Teacher can teach effectively.Now a days every teacher should adopt and should add technology to teaching 

Friday 10 December 2010

What is Neo Cube ?

What is Neo Cube ?
                                   Neocube toys
Neo Cube is a group of powerful magnetized 216 balls (neodynum magnets) that can be made into any 3D or 2D shape you want. This is perfect as a present for anyone who loves solving puzzles.

There are infinitely many shapes that can be created. Once you start expressing your idea, you can spend hours of time fixing and upgrading until you are satisfied.

What is Neodynum Magnet ?
A neodymium magnet (also known as NdFeB, NIB, or Neo magnet), the most widely-used type of rare-earth magnet, is a permanent magnet made from analloy of neodymium, iron, and boron to form the Nd2Fe14B tetragonal crystalline structure. Developed in 1982 by General Motors and Sumitomo Special Metals, neodymium magnets are the strongest type of permanent magnet made.

Nickel Plated Neodynum Magnet Cubes 

Neocubes are nothing but Neodynum Magnetic Toys

Neocube (Neodynum Magnetic Balls 216 pieces)


Neocube toy 216magnets

Neo-toy

China Neocube toys 216magnets

China-Neocube 

Neocube


NeoCube Pack made in China