Reflections Manipulatives media can be both traditional and digital. The use of manipulatives media in the classroom is essential since it gives a concrete experience for the learners because students able to explore and investigate. Thus, learning is effective, be it traditional or digital. Some considerations in choosing manipulatives should be in line with the objectives of the lesson. If it requires manual manipulation or using a software, then use it in teaching a lesson. A concrete example of this use in chemistry is using "balls and sticks" to make models of molecules. In this case, the understanding of the lesson is better since the students ca see the 3D of the molecules including bonding between the atoms. Manipulative media is very important tool in learning since it involves kids in learning, this stimulates a lot of senses and this produces better learning retention. Manip...
