This weeks discussion topic... "Agree with each other!" Everyone make a basic point and then everyone agree... Ready, GO!
I think books are good
Re: I think books are good.
-I agree, books are good."
Librarians are important to schools
Re: Librarians are important to schools
-I agree, librarians are important to schools.
Breaking Copyright laws are bad
Re: Breaking Copyright laws are bad
-I agree, breaking copyright laws are bad.
This dramatization is brought to you by my frustration. "I agree, this dramati..." Shut up voice in my head, we are past it. This is the thing I would be afraid of when using some web 2.0 tools in the classroom. I can see students filling their posting requirements with just arbitrarily agreeing and restating the previous post. It will be a challenge to teach students how to take these tools and use them to the fullest. In reality, I think these tools may have made our jobs harder. There is so much involved that is seems unmanageable and overbearing. Maybe I'm just in a mood. That's what I get for waiting to the last minute to write a blog.
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Entry #9 - "Hey... What Happened to Entry #8?"
I am sorry to report that Entry # 8 was lost forever in an unfortunate schmelting accident. Goodbye old friend, you will be missed. Despite the sadness that we are all feeling after the loss of Entry # 8, we must move on... it's what he would have wanted us to do. Onward to Entry # 9, you have big shoes to fill.
These past few weeks we have been looking at professional development and effective use of powerpoint in presentations. I must say, it feels good to have your ideas and beliefs reaffirmed by a professional. For a long time I have felt that there is way too much misuse of powerpoint and its features in presentations. I have sat in many presentations where the message has been lost because or the improper use of presentation tools, most notably, powerpoint. It's a shame too, because if used correctly, powerpoint can really help a presenter convey the information they are trying to teach in a powerful and engaging way. I think the biggest point to remember is, "Have a clear message and don't let your tools get in the way of you delivering that message." When your presentation looses site of your message, your presentation will fail. The best way to do this is to plan out your presentation's message before ever touching tools such as powerpoint. Once you have a clear and precise message, you can then look at what you can use to present that message. I also think that if you plan your message before hand you can then adapt it to different presentation mediums. For example, if you rely on a slick powerpoint to get your point across and you go into a situation where there is no way to project or open that powerpoint, you are in trouble. But, if you have a presentation that can be adapted to a different medium like paper and markers, then your message can still be presented effectively. I say balance and planning are the keys to an effective presentation. And free muffins... Everyone loves free muffins.
These past few weeks we have been looking at professional development and effective use of powerpoint in presentations. I must say, it feels good to have your ideas and beliefs reaffirmed by a professional. For a long time I have felt that there is way too much misuse of powerpoint and its features in presentations. I have sat in many presentations where the message has been lost because or the improper use of presentation tools, most notably, powerpoint. It's a shame too, because if used correctly, powerpoint can really help a presenter convey the information they are trying to teach in a powerful and engaging way. I think the biggest point to remember is, "Have a clear message and don't let your tools get in the way of you delivering that message." When your presentation looses site of your message, your presentation will fail. The best way to do this is to plan out your presentation's message before ever touching tools such as powerpoint. Once you have a clear and precise message, you can then look at what you can use to present that message. I also think that if you plan your message before hand you can then adapt it to different presentation mediums. For example, if you rely on a slick powerpoint to get your point across and you go into a situation where there is no way to project or open that powerpoint, you are in trouble. But, if you have a presentation that can be adapted to a different medium like paper and markers, then your message can still be presented effectively. I say balance and planning are the keys to an effective presentation. And free muffins... Everyone loves free muffins.
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