Embedded Task Four

This week in my Digital Pedagogies tutorial we discussed presentation tools. Presentation tools allow teachers boundless ways to teach content and keep students engaged in lesson content. From a student perspective, presentation tools allows them to create, become self learners and obtain skills which aids them in becoming 21st century learners. For the purpose of this blog I have chosen to discuss power points.

One example of how power points can be used in the classroom is for teachers to present information visually rather than students reading a text and taking notes. The power point presentation below can be used in teaching a geography lesson on Erosion. I have created this power point as an example. Another way to use power point presentations is to create an interactive presentation which students could access, perhaps through wiki, and work through at their own pace. This would cater for a diverse range of students.

http://www.authorstream.com/Presentation/georgiaelearning-2448964-erosion-deposition-copy/

 

 Teachers can also use power points within the classroom by allowing students to create their own presentation. For example, a Year 9 geography class could use power point presentations to learn content.

 

 

This Year 12 Geography class task can be created using the SAMR model. Catering for all four levels, teachers are able to create a task which allows students to use power point presentation technology. At the substitution level, a power point presentation could include notes on the lesson content. These notes could be accessed by students which could be printed out to save writing. Students can also access this information at home. At a argumentation level a quiz could be developed which tested if the information from the power point was retained. At the modification level,  students could create a power point presentation present their ideas and findings about land processes. At the final level of redefinition, students can capture their ideas on a power point and add their voice to it to make a presentation and upload to the class wiki. Students can then submit their field report to their class wiki where the teacher can provide feedback. Also, by uploading it to the class wiki, expert geographers can provide professional feedback and suggestions.

 

Power points can be used for a variety of reasons in the classroom. Power points allow students to continue to develop their technological abilities and ensure higher order thinking through engagement in the classroom.

I HAVE CREATED A POWERPOINT AND EMBEDDED IT ABOVE.