Giving Compass' Take:

· Education Dive discusses the recent changes being made to education and explains that hands-on experiences are crucial for students comprehend what they are learning in school and build the skills they need to succeed.

· How do hands-on activities boost motivation in students? How do they encourage students to use the resources around them and communicate in an effective manner? 

· Read more about the importance of hands-on learning experiences. 

The days when textbook learning and lectures dominated a curriculum are mostly gone. Today, administrators and educators are looking for more hands-on options, where students get to go on learning expeditions, hold historic objects as they study the past or don virtual reality (VR) goggles for a biology class.

Hands-on learning usually provides students with an opportunity to get personally involved with a project — and yes, use their hands. This type of learning is believed to be one of the more effective ways to embed lessons into students' minds, engaging them in the subject at hand.

Read the full article about hands-on learning by Lauren Barack at Education Dive.