Technology Presentations Galore

It is interesting to see the results when creativity and freedom are unlimited. At first the assignment of presenting a scholarly journal in a technological way can seem daunting.  However, by focusing and being creative in the process, the results can be astounding.  In addition to recorded powerpoints and videos, some students chose to present their information via online posters or even via written songs.  The possibilities were endless. It is "easy" to write a paper and stand up in front of a class to present the information.  However, creating a different "spin" to the presentation can be time consuming and difficult because there are so many ways the presentation could go. 

One of my colleagues took the general powerpoint and recorded her "lesson" simultaneously. The lesson even included the links to the information of which she was speaking.  This method would be very beneficial to the classroom - especially if the students or teacher were absent.  It would be very easy for the work to be completed and understood as if sitting in the actual classroom. I like that more information was discussed than that which appeared on the screen.  It 'forced' the student to listen to every word and to follow along so that nothing was missed. 

Music is an excellent tool for education.  Often times catchy tunes will not only capture the student's attention, but will help them to retain the desired information.  ( In my own classroom, I often see students mouthing the words to a song learned to try and remember the information while taking a quiz or test).  Writing a song to enforce information is a creative method of revealing ideas and engaging students.

Sometimes pictures are worth a thousand words.  The video presentation on ELL engaged the observer while educating them on the topic of using Technology to enhance the education of English leaners.  Even though there was not a voice to listen to, the music and words precisely revealed the concepts. 

Using a variety of methods is key in the classroom, as each student learns differently and at different paces.  By incorporating a variety of methods, the student will be assured to retain the information. Audial, Visual, and techtonic learners will be able to benefit from all of these methods if adapted appropriately.