Teaching Portfolio 02-2019 Vol I | Page 12

Memes and Learning How can you use memes in your classroom? Here are some ideas! • Communicate class rules and expectations. Memes are very popular with students, making them a very relatable and engaging medium. And since memes are fun, students may not even realize they are learning. Students use both creative and critical-thinking skills while creating memes. Plus, students gain technology skills in the process. • Reinforce what you are teaching. • Increase vocabulary. • Introduce new topics. • Break the ice.