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Use metaphors and analogies to describe how concepts work in a memorable way.

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  • The more visually creative you can be with the analogies the better.
  • Having new material compared to something they have familiarity with really helps students grasp the material.
  • For example, have your students think about information stored on the disk as a notebook they keep adding information to.

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Teaching with Logo: Building Blocks for Learning by Molly Watt & Daniel Watt

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