Bill Jones

Playing cards are an inexpensive, durable and extremely practical tool which can be effectively used in a variety of classroom situations, from speaking and listening classes to reading and writing classes. They provide not only excitement, but also contribute to active participation regardless of the motivational level of the students. These time-tested techniques have been developed and refined while teaching many thousands of university and junior college students. Most importantly, cards
encourage interpersonal communication and require teamwork that helps reduce dependency on distractions such as cell phones. Participants will be shown examples of how to use cards for some of the following: Days, Dates, Time, Numbers, Fractions, Vocabulary, Pronunciation, History and Content. These techniques can be adjusted to match the level and interest of students. Participants are requested to bring their own cards to maximize the learning experience.