Creating a lesson home page

to start create a hero image/video background (full section template can be used here *scroll down to see this template in its marked section)

Video backgrounds require links to the video to display. You can get this link from the media library (image 1)

Using a video background requires the “play on mobile” toggle on to function on mobile (image 2)

next add a “bubble title”  to the container with the background

Memory Basics

this completes the initial “hero/introduction” section

Adding Content

to start repeat the creation of a image/video background at full width or use a “course section header” template to speed up the process

Reference above for instructions on video backgrounds

Meet Sara and Thomas

there are plenty of templates to choose from when adding content

Below are a list of content templates you can use as a base for adding new content to a page

Bubble with Text

Sample text

Bubble with Accordian

Below are three mnemonic devices that you can try in real life.

Remember, these tips only work if you know how to use them, so read these carefully and choose one or two that you want to try yourself.

Visual Image

Associate a visual image with a word or name to help you remember them better. Choose images that are positive, vivid, colorful, and three-dimensional to make it easier to remember.

Example 1: To remember your right versus your left, holding up your Left hand makes the letter L.

Example 2: To remember the name “Rosa Parks” and what she’s known for, picture a woman sitting on a park bench surrounded by roses, waiting as her bus pulls up.

Rhymes and alliteration 

Rhymes, alliteration (a repeating sound or syllable), and even jokes are a memorable way to remember more mundane facts and figures.

Example 1: The rhyme “In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue” is used to remember date Columbus began his voyage.

Example 2: The rhyme “I before e except after c” to remember how to spell words like “believe" and “receipt.”

Acronym

An acronym is a word or name created as an abbreviation of a longer phrase or sentence. Take the first letter of each word and make them a new word or phrase that is meaningful for you.

Example 1: “ROY G BIV” for the colors of the rainbow (Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet)

Example 2: “PEMDAS” or “Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally” is an abbreviation used to remember the order of operations – Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, and Subtraction.

Image List (custom image sizes)

Did you know that there are two types of memory?

  • Working memory is like a mental sticky note that keeps track of short-term information.
  • Long-term memory is like a filing cabinet that stores information for later use.

Image List (full width images)

Pro Tip 4. Visualize:

Picture yourself completing necessary tasks beforehand to increase the chance of completing tasks correctly later.

Image List (one container)

Memory is what allows you to store and recall information when you need it.

This information is stored in a part of the brain called the hippocampus (hip-o-cam-pus)

Bubble with large image

Paying attention to information allows that information to move into your working memory, which can then be moved to your long-term memory.

Bubble Quiz

What do you know about memory and epilepsy?
Check your knowledge by answering this question.
 

These templates should provide a base for most content that will be added to this site, they can be transformed in any way you see fit so dont be shy 

Full section template

Using the full section template is a quick way to create a starting area for yourself

Before you start:

  • Set up a routine – do your work in the same place at the same time each day
  • Make sure that your work area is quiet and free from distractions
  • Make sure you are at your best (not too tired or hungry)
  • Make sure you have all the materials you need
  • “Stop and Think” about what exactly you need to do before jumping in