Using multimedia in the classroom can be done in several different ways. The first is that the teacher uses interactive presentations to the class using PowerPoint or videos through a computer and projector screen. Another way is that students themselves can be allowed to create their own presentations as a class project. The class as a whole can also devolop presentations or projects.
Teachers may use PowerPoint presentations as part of their lessons. These provide exciting visuals and graphics for students to look at to aid in their learning process. PowerPoints are relatively simple to put together and effective as a teaching tool.
Students can use multimedia to help understand chapters or concepts in the class. Insipration software can be used for students to outline chapters, or make concept maps for them to understand complex ideas. PowerPoints can also be used for student presentations and speeches to the class.
Classes as a whole can use multimedia as an outlet to display class work. A class website can be created allowing students to contribute as a whole as well as individually. Classes might also film a video of them reinacting a famous play, or create their own creative interpretations of a literary work.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Using One Computer in the Classroom
Using one computer in a classroom can be difficult, however, if a teacher effectively plans it is possible to make is useful to all students. One way would be to divide the class into small groups and have then write down their ideas before they research a topic on the computer as brainstorming. Then one group at a time will use the computer to research their topic. Students can explore different websites, pictures, and videos to gather information. Once they finish they go through and compare their preconceived ideas, to what they actually found to be true. Each group goes to the computer once another finishes keeping the flow moving.
The computer could also be used as a reward. If the class as a whole behaves, students may use the computer to help with English vocabulary or other projects that otherwise would have to be done by hand.
Either way it is important for students to be able to use the computer in the classroom, and for the teacher to find creative ways to incorporate the technology in their classroom.
The computer could also be used as a reward. If the class as a whole behaves, students may use the computer to help with English vocabulary or other projects that otherwise would have to be done by hand.
Either way it is important for students to be able to use the computer in the classroom, and for the teacher to find creative ways to incorporate the technology in their classroom.
CAI Instruction PowerPoint
Having students use PowerPoint to create projects to present to the class is an interactive way for them to learn new material, and devolop technological, oral, and inquiry skills.
PowerPoint differentiates for each learning style. If students are doing a research project, students who are visual learners incorporate more pictures and words into their presentation. Their slides will give them something to look at. If students are auditory, they may listen to radio or sound clips to put into their slideshow. Kinesthetic students may learn from tutorials on PowerPoint and will enjoy actually learning on their own and creating their own presentations; rather than having a teacher lecture they have an opportunity to teach themselves.
This technology can open doors as students become more comfortable with the program, they can incorporate links, sound, time their presentations, put in extra graphics, and make their visual displays more interactive. The possibilities of the program are endless as students can explore new aspects of the program as they become more accustomed to using it.
PowerPoint reinforces student knowledge, because part of using the program is to have students present their information to the class. As a presentor, students must memorize and be comfortable with the material, making them the "experts", because of this the retention of knowledge and material is increased. Students may also delve into greater detail, or provide interesting facts as part of their presentations to the class. For example, if doing a history report, students might include a slide of fun facts or relatively unknown data to students to make it more interesting. Problem solving skills will be necessary because students will have to make executive decisions as to how to organize their presentation. The order, how much information is on a single slide, and where to include pictures and graphics are problems that each student will deal with individually.
Microsoft publishes PowerPoint, and it is easily accessible to students. Most school computers are equipped with PowerPoint, and it is incorporated with Microsoft Office.
In my English class, students will use PowerPoint in multiple ways. Students give two speeches per year, one on a famous author, and the other is a type of book report but it explains themes of the novel that they read. The first is mostly historical, however students may choose poets. Their presentations include graphics, video/audio interviews from the author, as well as important quotes or passages from their famous work. The second will be an in-depth analysis of a literary work. As an English teacher, it will be my responsibility to ensure that students have the ability to analyze work and communicate their ideas effectively to others. Using PowerPoint presentations will allow me as a teacher to combine both elements into one lesson to sharpen student skills.
PowerPoint differentiates for each learning style. If students are doing a research project, students who are visual learners incorporate more pictures and words into their presentation. Their slides will give them something to look at. If students are auditory, they may listen to radio or sound clips to put into their slideshow. Kinesthetic students may learn from tutorials on PowerPoint and will enjoy actually learning on their own and creating their own presentations; rather than having a teacher lecture they have an opportunity to teach themselves.
This technology can open doors as students become more comfortable with the program, they can incorporate links, sound, time their presentations, put in extra graphics, and make their visual displays more interactive. The possibilities of the program are endless as students can explore new aspects of the program as they become more accustomed to using it.
PowerPoint reinforces student knowledge, because part of using the program is to have students present their information to the class. As a presentor, students must memorize and be comfortable with the material, making them the "experts", because of this the retention of knowledge and material is increased. Students may also delve into greater detail, or provide interesting facts as part of their presentations to the class. For example, if doing a history report, students might include a slide of fun facts or relatively unknown data to students to make it more interesting. Problem solving skills will be necessary because students will have to make executive decisions as to how to organize their presentation. The order, how much information is on a single slide, and where to include pictures and graphics are problems that each student will deal with individually.
Microsoft publishes PowerPoint, and it is easily accessible to students. Most school computers are equipped with PowerPoint, and it is incorporated with Microsoft Office.
In my English class, students will use PowerPoint in multiple ways. Students give two speeches per year, one on a famous author, and the other is a type of book report but it explains themes of the novel that they read. The first is mostly historical, however students may choose poets. Their presentations include graphics, video/audio interviews from the author, as well as important quotes or passages from their famous work. The second will be an in-depth analysis of a literary work. As an English teacher, it will be my responsibility to ensure that students have the ability to analyze work and communicate their ideas effectively to others. Using PowerPoint presentations will allow me as a teacher to combine both elements into one lesson to sharpen student skills.
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