This is a video demonstrating the difference in the two prezis I made.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Monday, July 25, 2011
Using Video in the Classroom
Film may be used in many different ways in the classroom.
1. Students may make videos to present information to the class. This will keep students at a certain time limit when presenting. This will also help students that are a little shy since they can just press play and then don't have to say anything to the class.
2. Teachers can use video in the classroom to keep students engaged.
3. Videos are great when using a substitute teacher.
4. Videos can also be seen outside of the classroom when students need the material presented multiple times.
Monday, July 18, 2011
Using a Prezi in the classroom
Making a Prezi can be a really fun way to present material in the classrrom. Here are some Prezi tips and ideas teachers can use.
1. A Prezi can be more aesthetically pleasing than a powerpoint. This helps keep students engaged.
2. Material can be group together to emphasize certain things in the lecture.
3. Using a Prezi to show your powerpoint slides will make the powerpoint flow better.
4. Creating the presentation directly in Prezi can also allow for more creativity than powerpoint.
5. Let your students play around with doing a Prezi. They will enjoy it too.
1. A Prezi can be more aesthetically pleasing than a powerpoint. This helps keep students engaged.
2. Material can be group together to emphasize certain things in the lecture.
3. Using a Prezi to show your powerpoint slides will make the powerpoint flow better.
4. Creating the presentation directly in Prezi can also allow for more creativity than powerpoint.
5. Let your students play around with doing a Prezi. They will enjoy it too.
Friday, July 15, 2011
Using Powerpoint in the Classroom
Powerpoint can be a powerful tool in the classroom, but it can also distract from student learning. Here are some tips to make powerpoint more effective for teaching.
1. Be willing to pause the presentation to let students make predictions and have class discussion.
2. Use images in your powerpoint since this is a visual tool anyway.
3. Make your slides available to your students. Especially any students that might need the extra time to look at them.
4. Do not try to put too much information in one slide. Spread it out to make it easy to read.
5. Never just read your slides.
1. Be willing to pause the presentation to let students make predictions and have class discussion.
2. Use images in your powerpoint since this is a visual tool anyway.
3. Make your slides available to your students. Especially any students that might need the extra time to look at them.
4. Do not try to put too much information in one slide. Spread it out to make it easy to read.
5. Never just read your slides.
Tips for Webquests in the Classroom
Webquests can be used in the classroom as a creative way to teach a content area. Here are some tips on making and using a webquest.
1. Webquests are a great way to introduce a new unit.
2. Have a clear objective when creating a webquest. This will guide what websites you look at and keep your questions focused.
3. Keep your websites appropriate for the age of your students.
4. Make sure some of your questions will get your students fussing about the material.
5. Webquests can be done in the class or as homework.
1. Webquests are a great way to introduce a new unit.
2. Have a clear objective when creating a webquest. This will guide what websites you look at and keep your questions focused.
3. Keep your websites appropriate for the age of your students.
4. Make sure some of your questions will get your students fussing about the material.
5. Webquests can be done in the class or as homework.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Blogging Ideas in the Classroom
Teachers can use blogs in their classroom to engage their students using some technology. Here are some tips to effectively do this.
1. Create a class blog and have students comment on it every week.
2. Have each student create a blog that they post on once a week or so. Also require students to post constructive comments on at least two other student's blogs each week.
3. Create a study group blog for the class where students may discuss the homework and the material covered in class.
4. Use blogs as a reflective tool to help students journal their projects.
1. Create a class blog and have students comment on it every week.
2. Have each student create a blog that they post on once a week or so. Also require students to post constructive comments on at least two other student's blogs each week.
3. Create a study group blog for the class where students may discuss the homework and the material covered in class.
4. Use blogs as a reflective tool to help students journal their projects.
Monday, July 11, 2011
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