Teaching Through Play: A Sherlock Holmes Activity

🎙️Teaching Through Play: A Sherlock Holmes Activity
This week on Learning Lab RN, I’m joined by Kim Anderson, an innovative educator in a practical nursing program who’s redefining how we approach active learning. We dive into the benefits of team teaching, the magic of game-based learning, and how sensory experiences can deepen understanding. From “Red Light, Green Light” vital signs to laminated oxygen delivery devices, Kim shares her best low-lift, high-impact strategies. If you’ve been looking for practical, joyful ways to teach through play, this one’s for you.

🔑 Key Takeaways

Active Learning Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated

• Kim Anderson emphasizes that meaningful student engagement doesn’t require complex tools or tech. From “red light, green light” vital signs practice to laminated oxygen delivery device clips, her low-tech strategies prove that simplicity is the key.

Games Make Learning Memorable

• Whether it’s the card game Play 9 or a Sherlock Holmes–style cardiovascular mystery activity, Kim uses game-based learning to reinforce critical content in fun, collaborative ways. Students remember more of her teaching and stay engaged in the process.

Collaboration Builds Better Classrooms

• Team teaching works well at this school. Kim’s approach shows how multiple teaching styles within one program can reach more learners, support faculty creativity, and create a richer learning experience.

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