Monday, April 20, 2009

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.

3 comments:

  1. we just have to be careful not to overdd the powerpoint. there was a teacher in my high school who every day (and not all that well )taught from powerpoint. it then went from being stimulating to boring

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  2. Good morning.
    I was just discussing with another student from our Edu 350 class about how Prof. Mislevy has opened up a new world and new way of thinking about teaching...for me anyway. Microsoft Office was introduced many years after I graduated from High School and although I later became familiar with many of the products later on, the concept of using many of them in the classroom (esp. Powerpoint) I personally would not have considered.
    I am truly enjoying the presentations that were given thus far. Keep up the good work all!!!

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  3. I enjoy teaching with power point a lot as well, but i think i need a lot more time to sit and think about how i can be more creative with it.

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