Hi All, Following the requests, I have added everyone as a contributor so you can sign in and create a new post. Next to your log-in name on the upper right corner you should see "new post". You should have also gotten an email to the email you wrote on the contact sheet inviting you to the blog as a contributor. Happy Blogging. Dorit
Besides learning how to use web 2.0 tools, I think the most beneficial thing for me was learning that using technology does not have to be complex and flashy. I generally turned away from using technology in the classroom because of the amount of time I thought went into utilizing it. I also thought that powerpoint presentations for kindergarten were too advanced. However, I learned today that powerpoint can be utilized in the simplest way. Not only are the images that can be used in the presentations appealing for students to look at, but also incorporating links to different websites with games, etc. is a simple way of integrating technology into the classroom. The key really is to just pick something and try it out.
I really liked the collaborative learning and powerpoint presentations. I've been thinking a lot about Dorit's analogy of the kitchen drawer tools...I wouldn't use the google powerpoint app for a kindergarten collaborative project, but this is useful for a specific purpose, to complete a project with another presenter. When you think about the alternative, emailing a document back and forth, adding to it and then resending it, this is genius.
I agree with Naeri- I think in order to use these applications with the younger grades, it's all about getting them used to one, and letting them get as much use out of it as they can. I can definitely see them playing around with powerpoint, picking backgrounds and typing a few words.
I really enjoyed the power point presentations as well like Sabriya. As an upper grade teacher I am always looking for ways to stir the children's creative imaginations. The introduction of power point presentations, for example during computer lab, can be a value use of time as well as bringing them up-to-date in computer literacy. My classes must be prepared for middle school so, if I can teach them to create power point presentaions, and not just to do computer research or typing I, then I will have an alternative way of reaching their different instructional needs.
If I had this tool when I taught kindergarten aspergers children I could have used power point presentations to help create their year/memories book or create slides for the parents to view of their children's year in review.
Brenda Surprising as it seems I have never had to create a power point presentation. So my highlight today was the power point. It was a lot of fun to see how something that seems so intricate can be quite "user friendly".
The most interesting thing I learned today was doing a presentation with power point. Power point is an excellent tool to use in the classroom because it allows children to use their creative as well as showing off how well they've mastered the tool. I enjoyed this the most because I know I will be using this tool to attract more students into writing book reports.
I also thought the most interesting thing from today was learning how to make a power point presentation. I think it is a great tool that I can you use with my students once I become comfortable using the program.
I learned how to create that group contact list and to insert the hyperlink into the powerpoint slides. I still need to work with the powerpoint presentation with in the application. It seemed different than working in the presentation and import/exporting the file. I also learned how to use the excel sheet. It was very helpful to learn more about the navigation of the system today.
I always had a fear of power point, it always seemed so intimidating. I definitely know that I will be using it in the future and I enjoyed every minute of working on the project. I am still not sure how I feel about the simultaneous collaboration. I do like the idea of working on the power point with a partner and both of us contributing to one project. I just do not like how information seemed to get lost or stuck if we were in a slide together or editing at the same time.
Besides learning how to use web 2.0 tools, I think the most beneficial thing for me was learning that using technology does not have to be complex and flashy. I generally turned away from using technology in the classroom because of the amount of time I thought went into utilizing it. I also thought that powerpoint presentations for kindergarten were too advanced. However, I learned today that powerpoint can be utilized in the simplest way. Not only are the images that can be used in the presentations appealing for students to look at, but also incorporating links to different websites with games, etc. is a simple way of integrating technology into the classroom. The key really is to just pick something and try it out.
ReplyDeleteI really liked the collaborative learning and powerpoint presentations. I've been thinking a lot about Dorit's analogy of the kitchen drawer tools...I wouldn't use the google powerpoint app for a kindergarten collaborative project, but this is useful for a specific purpose, to complete a project with another presenter. When you think about the alternative, emailing a document back and forth, adding to it and then resending it, this is genius.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Naeri- I think in order to use these applications with the younger grades, it's all about getting them used to one, and letting them get as much use out of it as they can. I can definitely see them playing around with powerpoint, picking backgrounds and typing a few words.
I really enjoyed the power point presentations as well like Sabriya. As an upper grade teacher I am always looking for ways to stir the children's creative imaginations. The introduction of power point presentations, for example during computer lab, can be a value use of time as well as bringing them up-to-date in computer literacy. My classes must be prepared for middle school so, if I can teach them to create power point presentaions, and not just to do computer research or typing I, then I will have an alternative way of reaching their different instructional needs.
ReplyDeleteIf I had this tool when I taught kindergarten aspergers children I could have used power point presentations to help create their year/memories book or create slides for the parents to view of their children's year in review.
Brenda
ReplyDeleteSurprising as it seems I have never had to create a power point presentation. So my highlight today was the power point. It was a lot of fun to see how something that seems so intricate can be quite "user friendly".
The most interesting thing I learned today was doing a presentation with power point. Power point is an excellent tool to use in the classroom because it allows children to use their creative as well as showing off how well they've mastered the tool. I enjoyed this the most because I know I will be using this tool to attract more students into writing book reports.
ReplyDeleteI also thought the most interesting thing from today was learning how to make a power point presentation. I think it is a great tool that I can you use with my students once I become comfortable using the program.
ReplyDeleteI learned how to create that group contact list and to insert the hyperlink into the powerpoint slides. I still need to work with the powerpoint presentation with in the application. It seemed different than working in the presentation and import/exporting the file. I also learned how to use the excel sheet. It was very helpful to learn more about the navigation of the system today.
ReplyDeleteI always had a fear of power point, it always seemed so intimidating. I definitely know that I will be using it in the future and I enjoyed every minute of working on the project.
ReplyDeleteI am still not sure how I feel about the simultaneous collaboration. I do like the idea of working on the power point with a partner and both of us contributing to one project. I just do not like how information seemed to get lost or stuck if we were in a slide together or editing at the same time.