When teaching about using lab scoopes I hook one up to the power point projector and demonstrate how to set it up and capture a live pattern. This makes it easier to use them when we go to Lab. It also helps them to see a live pattern and gives them a basis on which to judge their own success when using the scope.
I try to get the students to look in the news for new info in our field we can talk abou it as weather they think it might work or not I show some OLD products that were laughed at but really worked
Hello,
The students are only required to use this extra tutoring tool if they would like to retake one of thier non-passed tests. So there is a little incentive for them to do so, but from what i have seen once they do utilize this tool they seem to keep going back. I have been told that sometimes it is reassuring to hear the imformation form another source or voice.
Working in a trade field I have been able to use a smart board to draw out parts for the items we are working on and how we can adjust those parts to attain different levels of function. The beauty of the smart board is I can save and print those drawings from the classroom and give them as handouts for the students to reference back to later in the course when they are trying to accomplish this task on the shop floor.
David,
I also use this method with my students, in a different context. I teach General Education courses and I have a daily activity that enables the students to find current events that are relative to course concepts. They typically enjoy this assignment and it keeps them connected with the subject matter.
Tremayne Simpson
Jarred,
This is a great method for integrating technology. I have used a smart board before and I was impressed with the vast capabilities. Being able to capture notes and provide them to the students is more accurate than relying on their "notetaking" for accurate, lecture information.
Tremayne Simpson
Paul,
The extra tutoring tool can serve as an individual development plan for the student, in that they will understand that they will need to utilize the available resources, when they are not successful on an exam.
Tremayne Simpson
Warren,
This is a great example of using technology to adhere to multiple learning styles. Some of the students may benefit from seeing the demonstration performed with this tool.
Tremayne Simpson
I utilize videos at times, in conjunction with power-points related to the culinary topic at hand. It appears to have a lasting impression on the students.
Bruce ,
Videos can provide the students with a great diversion, from the standard class lecture. I also, use periodic video clips, in order to provide the student with a different viewpoint of the subject-matter. In some cases, the students can comprehend a class topic easier, by seeing a related visual representation.
Tremayne Simpson
I ask my students to use the flextech also,it is a great asset to the students that take the time to use it, I also have them use alldata as another resourse for information about doing actual jobs and getting an idea of how long a job should take to accomplish, they then try to compete with the time quoted for a given task and find a good deal of satisfaction when they finish with in the allowed time.
If you have a overhead projector in your classroom, you can go present your powerpoint lecture on the overhead. If you are tech savvy, you can always add ways to implement website links into your powerpoints. The links should display subject matter that tie in well with your class lecture. However, you must remember to keep your presentation organized and consider the flow, because jumping from powerpoint to websites can be a bit confusing to the student.
Luckily our school has smart boards and these are VERY innovative. They offer several things: a way to project PowerPoints, Internet searches, etc. but they also offer a "hands-on", interactive approach. You can pull up a software program and call students up one at a time to use the touch screens to manipulate the program, etc. Smart boards are wonderful teaching tools!
I utilize video case files and other visual outside resources for training both staff and students. Having students follow up the lesson with a visual quiz or questionaire can help to identify areas in which the information was not understood. It will also provide additional assistance in their learning.
Crystal,
I agree that smart boards are excellent learning tools. As I mentioned earlier in the post, I find that they are very helpful because the information can be saved and posted to the student portal or sent out to the class for notes on the lecture.
Tremayne Simpson
Some innovative ways of adding technology to the classroom would be the use of internet, internet readings/articles, trending/hot-topics from the news or entertainment section of newspapers, magazines, and or even talk shows. In my fashion courses we also use discussions from "Fashion Police", and E! Online. Overhead projectors, social media websites, and cell phone are all great technology tools for engaging your students into the class topics.
Technology is always advancing, and its "fashion forward" to be on point and abreast of all changes in technology. The use of Adobe photoshop and Illustrator is one of the key components to building a fashion portfolio. So the utilization of CAD based programs are vital in teaching any design program.
John,
Do you require your students to use these tools or do they elect to use them on their own?
Tremayne Simpson
Jeanne,
In addition this activity can adhere to multiple learning styles and enable your student to apply course concepts.
Tremayne Simpson
Desirae,
I agree that there is a multitude of internet content that can be used to enhance course content, however it is important to be aware of the institutional copyright and "fair use" policy. For example, my school has prohibited "YouTube" from being used in our courses (due to the uncertainty of copyright for the various works) however, we have found other alternatives that is safe to use with our lectures.
Tremayne Simpson
Desirae,
This is a great observation. Sometimes it is best to email or post the links to the students for later review. Students can lose focus easily if they are presented with too many examples and changes of pace.
Tremayne Simpson
