I agree that making your own PowerPoints adds that equality to students' learning styles. Also, I see creating my own PowerPoints fits better with my teaching style, and is easier to have visuals that exemplify material needed to cover for meeting the course objectives. The manufactured PowerPoints sometimes are just a way to review reading material rather than covering the course objectives or lesson objectives. If I start with the big picture effect with PowerPoints, the course objectives or lesson objectives are completed with more accuracy.
One of my favorites ways to integrate technology into my lessons is through the utilization of YOUTUBE. I feel that YOUTUBE is an excellence resource as credible videos can be found regarding most every topic.
I use make-up dvd's when i'm teaching a hands on make-up class. It makes fun and exciting.
computers are one of the best ways for me. i can keep the class together and they can come up with several topics that will then fit in to the "big picture"
tina,
This sounds like a very innovative activity. Do you find that an entertaining activity (such as this) is more effective for student retention of information, than the explanations provided in lecture/textbook?
Tremayne Simpson
Marshall,
In this format, you have an opportunity to anticipate the questions that you will get from the students and provide them in with your explanation of the video. The result could be a great class discussion.
Tremayne Simpson
Brenda,
I agree. I have converted all of the assignments that I have used for my courses, into an electronic format, that can be delivered via the student portal. "Paper-based" assignments are still valid, however instructors have to adapt to the general student fascination with technology.
Tremayne Simpson
Brenda,
Instructor-created PowerPoints can be customized to meet the specific needs of their students, whereas publisher created PowerPoints, are created to be more general.
Tremayne Simpson
Rosamond,
This is an innovative way to implement technology. In addition, the dvd can be converted to a format that will allow the students to view (on their computers) later, which will assist them with reviewing the lecture.
Tremayne Simpson
Integrating technology into my course, include the use of the web, putting assignments on student portals, allowing students to be creative with the use of the web with their projects.
I have students go on You Tube and find a video on the particular topic we are covering. I get them to watch it and critique it.
We use the computer to look up subjects. I find interesting information to share with the class is found on the internet. We use the Cyibery to look up subjects and more. Students are required to turn in homework via Email. And we communicate via email. We use the computer is used for overheads or slide shows and more.
Siobhan,
Once your students critique the selected video, do they have an opportunity to present a summary to their classmates?
Tremayne Simpson
Caroline,
I agree that usage of the internet can be effective in presenting students with multiple examples of the subject matter. However, it is important that students are able to differentiate "scholarly" vs. "non-scholarly" sources, when using the internet for research.
Tremayne Simpson
So I had some trouble with the camera and then microphone. finally the day before classes I was able to get it done. It needs improvement but I used it.
Huge success!
YOu know students are way to shy and nervous on day one to open up and laugh, but there were a few giggles. I thought, however, that they were just as bored with it as when I read it to them. Later I found out that in other classes they told their professors about it, and seemed to like it. My boss even got word of it, and one professor showed it to her class.
Now I'm trying to add more videos to my other lectures. I've used Netflix this week, to show a scene from a film as the spring board for developing topics. Also a big success.
Marshall,
It is great to start a precedent at your school. Students generally appreciate innovative methods and (in most cases) they will bear with any perceived technical difficulties. This may also inspire them to be more creative in their assignments and class projects.
Tremayne Simpson
I TRY TO DO HANDS ON REDEMONSTRATIONS,SMALL ROLE PLAYS.ITS GREAT WAY TO KEEP ALL THE STUDENTS WELL ENGAGED AND GREAT LEARNING EXPERIENCE.
Researching the latest technology that`s used to make their job easier.
Students need to log on to the portal to get all class assignments. Students need to create a survey tool on line to gage popularity of menu items.
I try to use a variety of technology in my courses. I have shown videos, used the internet as well as computer aided presentations. My students usually like to have a "visual aide" when being presented with course material.
