Culture and Society Author: Brian Jardine

It is becoming increasingly clear that, for the best results, teachers need to make use of a learning tool that stimulates both the right and left hemispheres of the brain during learning. Private schools frequently make use of the latest learning aids simply because they have a larger budget than public schools. For private schools, the investment often pays off. Private schools are beginning to see just how powerful these new learning aids can be. Sensory stimulation likely has a lot to do with the efficacy of a learning aid.

The human brain, like that of lower mammals, is "wired" to experience pleasure when a desirable result is achieved. When you give a student a chance to spin the wheel whenever he or she gets a correct answer, they will work harder to study and participate in class to increase their chances of getting another chance to spin the spin wheel. Prize wheels have been improving student motivation in classrooms across America. Children who were once distracted and uninterested became engaged and enthusiastic after the prize wheel was introduced into the classroom environment. Grades, not surprisingly, also improved.

If you have ever been to an amusement park or a carnival, you have probably seen a spin wheel. Each contestant spins the wheel in hopes of winning a prize. The game show "wheel of fortune" is a great example. From tiny to BIG, you can certainly find a prize wheel that will suit your needs. They are fully customizable with the durability to withstand thousands of spins. This learning aid was built strong. No matter how often you use it, it will not break. To make it more interactive, insert questions into the prize wedges around the outer edge of the wheel to stir up a class discussion.

Surprisingly, a spin wheel is not just great for kids. They are also great for employee training programs. In fact, they have been used for this purpose around the world. Once you are finished using it in the classroom or employee training program, you can customize it again and use it at the company meeting or even to host an innovative marketing campaign. With the slightest investment in time, you can create attractive new prize cards and use your printer to print them out. Once they have been created, simply slide them into the prize wedge on the prize wheel. These prize games are perfect for speaking engagements, trade show events, and sales meetings.

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