Blog Post #10
During the PowerPoint 2 assignment I really learned a lot. I never knew how to create hyperlinks to other slides to create games and stories with it before. This is definitely a very useful tool, and I know I will use it in the future. These new skills with PowerPoint will allow me to create better presentations as a teacher, and will help to better engage my students when teaching a lesson.
What I found interesting throughout the semester in other students’ blogs was the different skill levels everyone had with computers. Some people were totally adept in many computer skills, while completely inept at others. It really helped showcase the wide array of uses a teacher can enable in the classroom. Seeing everyone’s computer background and literacy helped let me know that my future students may have never used a kind of technology, and reminded me I will need to be understanding to these issues as a teacher.
I would like to learn more about Microsoft Publisher. I think this is a useful program as a teacher when making templates and newsletters for students. It helps create a tangible piece of information for students and parents to refer to, and allows the quick creation of many things like brochures and permission slips.
I think to learn more about software and programs in the future; I will have to attentive to new technology trends. What will help me see this is by listening to my students, and see what they are using and what they know how to do. This, along with looking at teacher technology sites will be useful in seeing what new technologies I can use. I will also have to take the time to learn these technologies to find ways to incorporate them into my classes, but I think the key is to use technologies that your students will be interested in to enhance their learning and education.
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on February 26, 2013