On their own, knowledge and humor are in different realms. But there are moments when these two worlds collide, as you’ll see in the Fun With Science Instagram account. The page features images that can bring out the inner geek in us. And while the name may imply a focus on science, you’ll also find memes that light-heartedly present language, history, and pop culture. We’ve collected some of the funny and witty posts from the page. Scroll through this list, and maybe you’ll learn something new today. The piece included inputs from professors like Dr. Ronald Berk, otherwise known as the “Humor Professor.” “When I enter the classroom, I want to change the entire atmosphere into one where everyone has fun with the material—even if the material is complex,” Dr. Berk said. “Well-planned, appropriate, contextual humor can help students ingrain information,” Dr. Garner explained. “Professors’ jobs are to educate, not to entertain. But if humor can make the learning process more enjoyable, then I think everybody benefits as a result.” A Pew Research poll revealed that comedy programs like The Daily Show and The Colbert Show revealed higher retention of facts compared to when people tuned into CNN, FOX News, or read newspapers. In an article for Edutopia, she advises sticking to humor that is both age-appropriate and content-related and sandwiching it between repetition and instruction. But, ultimately, educators are all for using humor as a learning tool. Author and e-learning designer Julie Kuzma is one of them. “Students who are talking, laughing or even cheering are students who are happy and engaged, and that’s something every teacher should encourage,” Kuzma wrote in an article for SmartBrief. Follow Bored Panda on Google News! Follow us on Flipboard.com/@boredpanda! Please use high-res photos without watermarks Ooops! Your image is too large, maximum file size is 8 MB.
