Power Point is a useful tool that has the ability to do so much more that a power point slide for a presentation. Power Point can be used as an interactive tool to check student’s knowledge and understandings. In a prep classroom I can see it as a tool that would be useful for preps to use as it is simple, picture sues are able to be used, and it is beginning to introduce the use of electronic resources. A Power Point not only can be used as an interactive resource to test student’s knowledge and allow opportunities for them to practice their new understandings, but also can be a means of students presenting their new understandings through a story board or presentation.
I have had the priveledge of working with prep students while they explored the different features of PowerPoint. I was amazed how capable they were and quickly they would learn the different aspects. Though their computer literacy skills were quite high so I am assuming they have had extensive opportunities to work with computers before hand. The students themselves were highly engaged in the activity and it allowed them a good platform to build from.
ReplyDeleteI agree with it being an interactive way to check students knowledge and understanding. Being in the secondary area i don't see this as much so it was interesting to read. Thanks Emma
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