I really enjoyed doing the powerpoint lesson because I think it is a great way to emphasize important information and have the students involved while being able to follow along with a visual in front of them. I have had several professors use powerpoint and I love it because everything the professor is lecturing about, the main points are right in front of me, and it makes it easier for me to follow along in case I missed an important part. We're also starting to learn about the SmartBoard, which I love! I hope when I start teaching there will be a SmartBoard in my classroom, or the entire district. The kids will be excited and very curious about this new device, and its a great way to get the kids to interact with the lesson and technology.

powerpoint in the classroom

I really enjoyed using powerpoint because it takes away from the old teaching style of just standing up front and lecturing. Kids are stimulated by visuals, technology and interaction, so I think powerpoint is a great enhancer for any lesson. In my afterschool program, I know some third graders who are currently creating thier own powerpoint in school. It gives them room for creativity using technology, and shows them different ways to present information.

movie maker

I really enjoyed creating a video, and especially adding all of the sound effects. I never thought that I would be posting a video on YouTube, just because I rarely visit the site. The project was a little frustrating at times because of the unreliability of technology. My group missed out on recording some funny moments at the mall because of it not charging. Doing this project not only enhanced my technological skills, but made me realize how Geography is not emphasized in the classroom. I used to love Geography class, and it is important for students to be aware of their world, not just thier local hangouts.