Hello everybody,
Although I can use PowerPoint very well, as teaching tool, I have learned a lot by reading the different sources recommended (hot keys, shortcuts, the audience needs and characteristics, goals and handouts, when and how to talk, when to address seeing and hearing, using mixture of media…etc). I think I can do a lot with PowerPoint to get my students engaged all the time and during all the stages of the lesson:
1. Warm up: graphic images or pictures may be used. Groups look and comment, or look and answer questions, look and solve the problem given…etc
2. Main Points: Using a certain technique, like questioning technique, with the help of different media that address different senses and learning Styles, the main points of the lesson can be handled. Students anticipate, ask, answer, speak, discuss, draw, write, listen, conclude, present…etc
3. Application Activity: Giving a model sample (using text, pictures, vide-clips, web-links…) of the application Activity for the Students before doing the activity individually, in pairs or in groups. I think this helps Students know what is expected from them and how their work will be assessed.
4. Wrap up: Using images or other graphics to help students recall what has been taught. Other techniques can be used (True/False, close test, fill in the gaps, correct the mistakes, fill in the gaps, label the figure…etc).
5. Homework: Homework technique can vary to suit the material taught. Using text, Video-clips, web-links, WebQuests, Online Discussing Groups…etc homework can be assigned. Students can be asked to present their homework as a PowerPoint presentation.
In my opinion, PowerPoint is a magic tool to teaching aids.
All the best
Ahmed Khattab
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Hi, Ahmed
ReplyDeleteI am happy you are able to use all you learned this week about PowerPoint in class.
Contrary to you, I learned how to use PowerPoint just this week. Though there are a lot to do with PowerPoint, I can but stick only to some of the uses because, for the time being, I do not master some uses of PowerPoint. For example, using graphic images or pictures, video-clips is sophisticated for me, but I think that in the coming weeks I will apply myself to make the most of PowerPoint.
I agree with you that PowerPoint is a magic tool placed in the hands of teachers and students. With PowerPoint the teacher brings in a new, fresh and relaxing atmosphere in their class. And when the classroom atmosphere is favorable, students can't but learn better. PowerPoint incorparates what students like in teaching, for example, visuals -pictures, video-clips, animations, colors.
For these reasons, a teacher should definitely use PowerPoint in class.
Regards,
Bruno
Hello Bruno,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comment.It's true PowerPoint is a legendary program, but it's equally true that a teacher should always be there ready with Plan B. Low-tech aids have to be used in case of any unexpected problem in the system or electricity.
Best Regards
Ahmed Khattab
Hello Ahmed,
ReplyDeleteI think you´ve given interesting tips on how to use power point interactively throughout an entire lesson. I had never thought I could do so many things at all stages with this resource. Sometimes, I guess, it´s a matter of imagination and creativity. Thank you Ahmed for sharing with us your wonderful ideas.
Best regards,
Aleyda Linares
Hello Aleyda,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your nice words. I appreciate the encouragement you give me.
Best Regards
Ahmed Khattab