HomeFun is an assignment to do at
home. As opposed to homework, it should be something
fun and engaging that teaches or assesses learning. Students, whether they be adults, teens, or children
will appreciate the idea of having fun while studying. Who wants to go
home after a class and do
work? The common conception behind the word "
work" is that it is not enjoyable. Learning should be pleasurable and studies show that it is easier to remember when you have had fun learning!
"Having fun while learning avails unique cognitive resources, associates reward and pleasure with information, strengthens and broadens memory networks, and toggles abstract thinking and focused attention."
Quote from Cognition Today
The
teacher gave the class their HomeFun which consisted of taking a walk in their neighborhood, writing down the words they
saw, and then using them to write a short
story.
