Using Technology In The Classroom Analysis
Using technology in the classroom Many of my experiences with technology in the classroom are the use of PowerPoints. This is a tool used often within college classrooms, also a tool I have used on several occasions when giving presentations to a class. I find the use of PowerPoint very helpful when giving a group of people large amounts of information. Having the notes on a screen while the presenter is speaking allows me to take in the information through more than one sense, it also gives the audience a visual of what is important to the presenter which makes understanding and preparing for possible testing easier. During the use of a PowerPoint I am able to really focus on what is going on because I am hearing the information, seeing
as well as writing it down. I feel that using this visual helps when provoking discussion and allows the presenter to be creative and acts as a doorway to more technology, giving them the ability to add unique information such as links to videos and pictures from the web. If I were to use a PowerPoint during a class I would use guided notes for the entire class, for several reasons; it would allow the students to pay close attention, serve as a guide in the event that something goes wrong with the PowerPoint itself as well as allow me to give very specific information to the students, letting them know exactly what I think they need to know. Another improvement would just be doing a “dress rehearsal” if possible. Going through the entire PowerPoint on the computer that I will be using during class, hopefully this will make surprises less likely. The use of this technology is a very forward way to give notes and other information to your students. The professor knows exactly what each student received from the presentation, this will allow the assessment to be straight forward and leave no room for confusion about what is important regarding the subject or chapter being studied. For me, the use of PowerPoints has allowed me to focus on information and not “over study”. I also feel that the use of multiple senses helps me to absorb whatever I am learning. Overall technology is in the classroom can be extremely helpful when giving information. Allowing teachers to include multiple senses in their lessons as well as the opportunity to bridge the gap that students may have due to lack of background knowledge.
as well as writing it down. I feel that using this visual helps when provoking discussion and allows the presenter to be creative and acts as a doorway to more technology, giving them the ability to add unique information such as links to videos and pictures from the web. If I were to use a PowerPoint during a class I would use guided notes for the entire class, for several reasons; it would allow the students to pay close attention, serve as a guide in the event that something goes wrong with the PowerPoint itself as well as allow me to give very specific information to the students, letting them know exactly what I think they need to know. Another improvement would just be doing a “dress rehearsal” if possible. Going through the entire PowerPoint on the computer that I will be using during class, hopefully this will make surprises less likely. The use of this technology is a very forward way to give notes and other information to your students. The professor knows exactly what each student received from the presentation, this will allow the assessment to be straight forward and leave no room for confusion about what is important regarding the subject or chapter being studied. For me, the use of PowerPoints has allowed me to focus on information and not “over study”. I also feel that the use of multiple senses helps me to absorb whatever I am learning. Overall technology is in the classroom can be extremely helpful when giving information. Allowing teachers to include multiple senses in their lessons as well as the opportunity to bridge the gap that students may have due to lack of background knowledge.