17. Connecting Content with Prior Knowledge

In this episode, Ben and Amanda talk about the ways they leverage the knowledge their students already have, whether it is from a previous day of class, a whole other course, or just everyday life. Amanda talks about how cookies and rocks are basically the same. Ben makes some Excel jokes and does his best to briefly talk about quantum mechanics without talking about quantum mechanics. So, you know, just some good old-fashioned fun with these two.Grab a beverage of your choice, take a break, and let’s talk teaching.