2. Hands on Learning! By: Brittney Smith Arkansas State University

3. What is Hands On Learning?  Requiring manual operation, control, adjustment, or the like; NOT automatic or computerized.  Learning by doing.

4. Benefits:  Builds fine motor  Greater retention of program material  Simulated learning in a friendly environment  Critical thinking skills benefited

5. Hands On IS Minds On  Combining lessons with activities:  Engages kinesthetic learns  Activates multiple areas of the brain  Students are more likely to retain information

6. Tips:  Provide self-check materials  Allow them to “grade” there own work  Group students by interest  Increases engagement  Incorporate language  Allow students to communicate during activities  Adjust expectations

7. Tips Continued  Include assessment  Have students record what they have done and what they have learned  Keep kids moving  Keep kids moving to different stations instead of stay in one  Move the materials  Make centers portable so supplies can be passed around

8. Tips Continued  Adjust expectations  Explore alternatives to satisfy needs  Be tolerant  Recognize limitations  Decide what is reasonable

11. Reference  Cleaver, Samantha. “Hands-On is Minds- On.” Scholastic Publishes Literacy Resources and Children’s Books for Kids of All Ages. Fiscars, n.d. Web. 22 Mar. 2014.  Otis, Kelvin. Top 5- Benefits of a Hands-on Learning Environment. Everest, 6 Jan. 2010. Web. 23 March. 2014