Dr. Orey mentioned that something as simple as PowerPoint would correlate with the principles of constructivist/constructionist learning. When a student creates a PowerPoint they are building something. They do not realize that a lot of work must go into a PowerPoint to make it successful. Good Power Points include visuals, audio and maybe a video clip. This is an activity that gets the students actively engaged in their work. They have to research the information and find different methods to present the information. I do not tell my students how to design and present the information on their Power Point. It is simply their own creation. I act as a facilitator and answer questions here and there and maybe give my suggestions when I see students moving in the wrong direction but they are the ones who are holding the reigns.
Resource
Laureate Education, Inc. (Producer). (2011). Program five: Cognitive learning theory [webcast]. Bridging learning theory, instruction and technology. Retrieved from http://laureate.ecollege.com/ec/crs/default.learn?CourseID=5700267&CPURL=laureate.ecollege.com&Survey=1&47=2594577&ClientNodeID=984650&coursenav=0&bhcp=1
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You make a great point about the many theories that we have available to use in the class room. It is up to us as the teacher to find the right balance of these different theories for each student to find success. I have this strange idea that I must make a positive difference in the life on every student that enters my classroom. I realize that this is almost never going to happen but I believe that the use of technology can help facilitate this. I want to be able to differentiate enough that all students are able to find a project that they are personally interested in to explore generating and testing hypotheses. With the use of technology I hope to allow each student or groups of students to work on something that is of interest to them while meeting our standards.
Sadie,
Creating Powerpoint presentations is a great way to get students to create something. Like you stated, it is a lot of work and requires a lot of time. Students will gain a better understanding of the concept or skill that you are wanting them to master because they are so deeply involved in the assignment.
Marisa
Leann,
The great thing about technology is it allows for differentiated instruction. Students can work on the same standards and complete different artifacts.
Sadie
Marisa,
It is amazing how much work goes into Power Points. This is also one piece of technology that a lot of students are familiar with.
Sadie
Sadie,
Do you have a computer lab that you are able to go to with your students? If so, how easy is it to get into?
Marisa
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