This week assignment makes me realize how technology is important in large classes. We are introduced two topics- Creating Student-centered Classes and Interactive PowerPoint (PPT) and have Donna Shaw as our guest. I do like her constructive comment on our PPT. According to Felder’s article: Beating the Numbers Game: Effective Teaching in Large Classes (http://www4.ncsu.edu/unity/lockers/users/f/felder/public/Papers/Largeclasses.htm), I have learned many things such as in-class exercise techniques, how to form a group for out-of-class assignments, and miscellaneous ideas useful for teaching practice.
Regarding PPT, I have never used it in my teaching so I can gain applicable benefits from this week task through Top 10 Slide Tips - basic information about making a better presentation (http://www.garrreynolds.com/Presentation/slides.html), YouTube video showing how to create interactive PowerPoint: Making a Jeopardy game and Using PowerPoint to Make an Interactive Story (http://www.microsoft.com/education/story.mspx). Having practiced creating PPT, I have found out that PPT is easier and more efficient to prepare instructional materials than is word processor. This week I have created two power point documents for my students and tried out using three techniques-concept test, blank slide, and rapid reflection. It was found that they could help the students remember vocabulary and I could check their understanding more conveniently and rapidly. Apart from this, it seemed that the students were more willing to choose the correct answer from the screen. Can I claim that PPT increases the students’ attention in learning process?
Best,
Moo
Dear Moo,
ReplyDeleteI think you are totally right in thinking that PPT does increase students attention.
I think they get more connected to you and the subject because they use modern tools to understand and aquire language in a "cool way"
I did try Prezi though and that blew up my mind. I am in love with it! Have you tried it?
I see through your blog that you already applied PPT in your class this week applying concept test. I bet they enjoyed a lot! I can't wait to use mine.
Regards,
Carol Ortiz
Hi Moo and Carol,
ReplyDeletePrezi is great right? Now I'm pretty much addicted to use it, in fact I just subscribed the free edu plan to activate the offline desktop prezi editor. It'e really fun and easy to create. My students love it very much.
Best regards,
Rahmat