Here is an example of the types of PowerPoint presentations I would use in my Earth Science classroom.
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Tips for using PowerPoint
Ten tips for using PowerPoint in the classrooms:
1. It is a great way to give a presentation that
relies on images, graphs and charts, for example PowerPoint is used extensively
for scientific presentations.
2. Presents information in a clear and logical way.
3. Slides can be printed, which allows students to take notes directly on their printouts.
4. Can be used as a guide for the teacher by highlighting major topics, which the teacher can then expand upon.
5. PowerPoint’s can be recycled and used for multiple lessons and reused every year.
6. Adds flair to a presentation through the use of visuals and animation.
7. You can use PowerPoint presentations as flashcards, which can be used by an individual student or the entire class.
8. It is easier for students to read and take notes from a PowerPoint as compared to notes written on the board.
9. If used correctly it can be used to teach to many learning styles.
10. PowerPoint is fairly easy to use and can be taught to students in a short amount of time. The students can then use these skills when creating their own presentations.
2. Presents information in a clear and logical way.
3. Slides can be printed, which allows students to take notes directly on their printouts.
4. Can be used as a guide for the teacher by highlighting major topics, which the teacher can then expand upon.
5. PowerPoint’s can be recycled and used for multiple lessons and reused every year.
6. Adds flair to a presentation through the use of visuals and animation.
7. You can use PowerPoint presentations as flashcards, which can be used by an individual student or the entire class.
8. It is easier for students to read and take notes from a PowerPoint as compared to notes written on the board.
9. If used correctly it can be used to teach to many learning styles.
10. PowerPoint is fairly easy to use and can be taught to students in a short amount of time. The students can then use these skills when creating their own presentations.
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Tips for using Prezi
Ten tips for using a Prezi presentations in the classroom:
1.
More exciting then powerpoint.
2. Zoom feature allows students to see the focal points and what to focus on.
3. The zoom in feature allows you to expand upon or define key words and concepts.
4. Often can get students involved and excited but care should be taken not to over zoom and confuse your students.
5. Allows you to display ideas spatially, particularly useful for subjects like geography and geology.
6. Allows you to focus on specific details.
7. Lets you look at the material in a more circular way rather then powerpoint which is much more linear.
8. Allows you to post your presentation online allowing students to access the information from any computer.
9. Lets students make connection between ideas and see the “big picture”.
10. Allows you to integrate text, video, and images in a comprehensive and dynamic presentation.
2. Zoom feature allows students to see the focal points and what to focus on.
3. The zoom in feature allows you to expand upon or define key words and concepts.
4. Often can get students involved and excited but care should be taken not to over zoom and confuse your students.
5. Allows you to display ideas spatially, particularly useful for subjects like geography and geology.
6. Allows you to focus on specific details.
7. Lets you look at the material in a more circular way rather then powerpoint which is much more linear.
8. Allows you to post your presentation online allowing students to access the information from any computer.
9. Lets students make connection between ideas and see the “big picture”.
10. Allows you to integrate text, video, and images in a comprehensive and dynamic presentation.
Thursday, September 13, 2012
My First Prezi
Here is a link to my prezi that shows interesting geologic features...
http://prezi.com/wq00l1-er_nn/interesting-geologic-features/
http://prezi.com/wq00l1-er_nn/interesting-geologic-features/
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Education Question
Hey ya'll,
What form of technology do you think you will use most in the classroom? and why?
What form of technology do you think you will use most in the classroom? and why?
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