First, PowerPoint and the Next Generation Presentation
Tools, explains how it’s a multimedia software package that is used in
most of today’s computers and widely used in schools. PowerPoint presentations
are where projects are written on paper can be passed on to the computer and
enhanced with images and audio that relate to the item being discussed in form
of a slide show. I chose this concept since I grew up learning from them when I
was in middle and high school, and at that time they were interesting to me,
since I would always wonder how they were passed on to a computer screen and
then to the projector. I personally have used PowerPoint presentations in some
of my classes in the past, and I must say that I really enjoy it since I can
add audio, which basically helps explain itself.
Second, Alphabet Books, are books mainly
used by kindergarten to second graders, when used to practice spelling
patterns, letter sounds, vocabulary words, and reading skill. Students can
create them by using photos, and or hand drawn images. These Alphabet Books can
be used over and over and students can use objects from around the room. The reason
I chose this concept is because I can relate to similar books, I have
experienced the joy my students (VPK) have while looking at something they have
created and learned the material they have illustrated or seeing their picture in
a book.
Third, Technology Transformation Lesson Plan, is where a lesson plan can be created through technology and or implement activities found on line. The example given in the books shows a lesson plan that explains the areas of focus. I chose this concept since I think that it’s important to have a DAP (Development Appropriate Practice) and age-appropriate lessons. A very well planned lesson plan will focus on the areas desired to teach, the objectives/goals and the materials being used. Of course it’s important to be prepared with all the materials needed to teach the curriculum. I have used technology to plan activities for my children, for example when learning a certain letter I have so many ideas, yet I want to make them beneficial and simple when completing them. For example in the images below the letter “S” is cut out by my assistant, since I want my children to be able to recognize and identify letter “S” and the other activity is the sun, which my children cut out their own shapes out and glued them the way they wanted. This helped them learn cutting skills and creating their sun they way they wanted to.
In conclusion, I chose all these three concepts, since I have
known for PowerPoint to be a very popular source when presenting projects and
or notes, Alphabet books are very helpful when teaching young children how to
read and or spell, up to the second grade and frequently implement similar activities
with my students, as well as word flash cards, and Technology Transformation Lesson
Plan, which helps transform a regular lesson plan onto a computer and easier to
print out. And as I mentioned before, I think the way a lesson planned is set
up is the way a class will help the students stay in routine and or be out of
control.
Maloy, Robert, Verock-O’Loughlin,Ruth-Ellen, Edwards, Sharon
A., and Woolf, Beverly Park (2013). Transforming Learning with New
Technologies. 2nd Edition. Boston, MA: Pearson Education, Inc.
Love that you added your own photo based on school experiences! I bet your students had fun with that project. :) There are so many great ways we can bring multimedia to students for increasing the engagement and process functions of learning. So now you can try to help students create an alphabet book with an iPad or computer - yay!
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