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I find great pictures and videos on the internet to integrate into my lectures. Teaching science based classes, there are all kinds of great videos on different science sites and even Youtube. The students enjoy seeing the procedures I have been lecturing about right then and there on the classroom screen. It definately enhances my lectures.
I use PowerPoint as the "framework" for my lectures, but often incorporate video feeds and interactive activities within the PowerPoint. Additionally, I use Insight software to manage the computer stations in my classroom (each student has a computer station), so I can not only control the use of the computer, but also that I can send pop quizzes, tests, and even Internet research activities that enable students to use various technologies in their work.
With Gen X/Y students this is easily accomplished as they are familiar with the technology, but Baby Boomers and Matures typically are not as familiar and can struggle at times.....
That's a great idea. I teach Baking & Pastry Arts and I have added in Jeopardy slides to powerpoints with uses of Maps and Math and they get a chance to have a fun game in the middle of lecture. Students really like this.
I use PowerPoint on a daily basis to prsent the main body of my lecture material. To further reinforce ideas or concepts I have started to "push" realtime results to the overhead as the information streams in from our test cell. This allows the students to see the test being performed, and see the unfiltered data as it happens. I then have the students analyze and diagnose the information, make their adjustments, and retest the components. Not only does this help incorporate all 4 learning styles but it holds a student's interest longer and helps in material retention.
For nearly every class I teach, I use PowerPoint. I always provide a print copy of the presentation to the students at the start of each class. This allows the students to make side notes during class discussion.
I also incorporate various video clips from YouTube. Students seem to really enjoy the video clips from YouTube more than a movie clip. I think because students are more familiar and comfortable with YouTube, they remain more open and retain more information from the YouTube clip.
Power point is really a wonderful tool I like to implement in class and also helps me to stay on task.
I teach at an audio school so I try to integrate as many audio samples into my classes as possible. I also use animations from websites to illustrate difficult concepts.
I use PowerPoint, streaming videos, and movies. I also use news articles and websites we can view, discuss, and analyze as a class.
Training and informative videos on procedures in dental assisting. this helps the student understand the topic better. using Youtube or webseminars are an incredible source of information
I like the idea of using it for research. If students are going to text or surf in the classroom anyway make them accountable. Call on them to research a topic or define a term while in class. Go further and ask them what resources they used. For example which is better wikepedia or gourmet magazine and why?
I teach in a clinical setting, but I have found You-Tube and web sites, especially from junior colleges to have a wealth of information and interactive presentations. For example, on You-Tube there is a site that shows how to give an Insulin injection, with steps instructing clients, as well as, students. There is a web site from a junior college that I give my students, when they are learning the cranial nerves; the site has a interactive quiz set up, that the students can practice identifying the name and function of the nerves. I also recommend several web-sites and blogs written by nursing students, if my students want a different perspective or other information from nursing students who are going through the same things they are. By integrating the above technological resources, the students can review and test themselves on skills learned in the hospital and connect to other like-minded students for support and discussion.
WE are utilizing computerized audience response systems and smartboards to integrate fun and learning e.g., competition amongst peers or oneself. With computer integration the student's responses can be graded and utilized as formal assessment.
I primarily use powerpoint with updated photos included of the newest concepts in my field. Occassionaly I will reference different websites for the students to experience and have the ability to hook up the computer to the big screen. We also build in library time for the students who then have the ability to log in to a computer to review hands on.
Kathryn,
I agree that an "oversaturation" of PowerPoint can negatively affect student engagement in the class session. It has to be segmented, with opportunities for students to interact and discuss the content.
Tremayne Simpson
I'm an IT instructor, so I have lots of technology to work with. Where appropriate I have students tear down computers and laptops and then put them back together. If they don't work after reassembling them, they all get a chance to troubleshoot what went wrong. In some classes, students install operating systems in virtual machines in which they can install software to experiment with. In other classes, students get to configure routers, switches, and servers. Like many here, I also use powerpoints and videos as instructional aids.
Jim,
Excellent methods for integrating technology! Whenever possible, it is a great idea to enable students to use their personal electronics during the class session. This naturally produces more student participation from the class.
Tremayne Simpson
I teach directly from a mac mini which is connected to a big screen lcd television.
I sometimes write out my lecture notes and then type them into a word doc on the big screen and have students follow along and discuss topics. They then usually do exercises on their laptops, video editing or web design. They will then pass those web pages or videos via Airdrop to the class mac mini and we will look at the videos/webpages as a class and evaluate them.
I use power points on a regular basis. I also use the internet to demonstrate what we have been discussing in class. I just started using a polling site where the student use thier cell phones to answer questions. All of this has helped with student interaction and participation.
I don’t have the sources that can bring me the newest technology that are used in what I am teaching in the class but I always keep up with what is new out there by magazines news papers and so on. I make sure that my students know what is out there even I don’t have it in my class.
I use PowerPoint but sparingly. I believe the phrase "death by PowerPoint" I try to keep each slide simple with very few words on each slide. The students must therefore be engaged, pay attention and take notes. I find that when I write things on the black or white board the students feel they are in "real time" and not just watching a slideshow in the dark.