Are We Clear?

http://www.factmonster.com/spot/memory1.html

Now here is an interesting activity that I think can lead to a really good learning point.

Try the activity and we will talk a bit more.

Don't read any further until you have done the activity please.
















Here is my thought on this one.
It is interesting how the first time around when we look at the picture, we don't really know what we are looking for. I mean our goal isn't clear. But after answering the question it is clear that we would have done better if we knew what to focus on.

This is a lot like learning and training. Let's help the participants learn what to focus on before we start throwing information at them. Let them understand what they need to learn and then help them learn it.

TimeSavers

We all know how time is valuable in our lives. But just how much time do we waste on tedious activities like peeling eggs and tying shoes. Find out at this lively website

waitless.org

My personal favourite is the quick way to soothe a crying baby.

Have fun.

Dinner Demonstrations

http://www.interactives.co.uk/hearts_dinner.htm

Dinner science. Now this is a really fun set of demonstrations that can even take place at the dining room table.