Saturday, March 5, 2011

Writing & Powerpoint

Paragraph 1: What types of writing activities would you make the best use of technology in your classrooms? 
Organization and planning, presenting and collaborative writing activities can all be supplemented by technology. Software such as: AXON idea processor, Semantica, Inspiration/Kidspiration, and Mindjet allow students create diagrams to plot their ideas before writing. Powerpoint can be used to organize and present writing assignments. There are many ways to customize presentations through powerpoint and the program is very user friendly. Collaborative writing is also improved with technology. Students can work on different parts of the writing process and share documents through the internet. Emailing and the internet also helps with peer editing. All of these activities would be relevant in my Spanish classroom when the students write papers.
Paragraph 2: We are creating PowerPoint this week, how would you Not let PowerPoint presentation distract your audience? Do you think you can follow the potential pitfalls from the textbook? 
It is important to be consistent with fonts because using several different fonts can distract the audience and may make some of the material hard to understand. The transitions should also be consistent and subtle so they do not become a distraction. Choosing a template that matches the information in the slide is also important and the number of slides should be kept concise. 
Paragraph 3: Conclusion 
Technology can be a great aid to the writing process. There are several programs that make organizing, sharing and presenting fun and creative. When students are given the chance to create they become more engaged in learning. Powerpoint is a simple and effective way to present information. Although it can be very beneficial, it is important to use it correctly so the information reaches the audience in the intended manor. 


Reference
Jonassen, D., Howland, J., Marra, R., & Crismond, D.(2008). Meaningful 
    Learning with Technology (3rd ed.). Columbus, OH: Pearson. 

1 comment:

  1. I would definitely say that keeping the same font and template throughout the presentation is a must. The collaborative writing, to me, would be one of the most beneficial tools that technology embraces. I wish that I had had a chance to use some of these tools when I was in grade school.

    Aimee McDurmon

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