Chapter four discussed how important it is to use concept maps in the classroom. This is one activity that I would incorporate into my classroom. As a teacher of physical education teacher I would use mapping for students to help understand how important exercise is. Using concept maps on the computer is a fast productive way for the students to organize their thoughts.
I like power points and I think they would be very helpful in the classroom. They are a good way for student to visualize information and take correct notes with proper spelling. A power point should have useful information and not be too busy. If a power point is too busy it can be a distraction to the class and be a waste of time. Also if a power point is not put together in an engaging manner it can cause students to lose focus. One pitfall that the book mentioned is not to have too many slides and I think that I can avoid this pitfall.
In conclusion mapping and power points are useful technology in the classroom. Power points used correctly are very educational. The book Meaningful Learning with Technology is very useful in pointing out how the tools can help in the classroom. I plan to apply these useful strategies when I am in the classroom instructing.
Jonassen, D. Howland, J. Marra, R. M. Crismond, D. (2008). Meaningful Learning With Technology. Upper Saddle River, NJ. Merrill Prentice Hill.
I agree Wes. As a P.E. teacher I also said that I would use concept maps in my classroom. I want my P.E. class to do a research paper on a sport of their choice and I think that the concept maps would really help them organize their thoughts and ideas. Also, PowerPoints are fun and exciting to use. They are very beneficial to use in the classroom especially to provide important information to your students.
ReplyDeleteYou are correct about the use of PowerePoints in a class environment. A PowerPoint presentation should compliment the lesson not be the focus of it. They are a great tool to get information to your students but keep them simple, short, sweet and to the point. If they are to busy, it can pull thier focus away from you and the lesson and make them loose interest.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you Wes. The concept mapping can be used in physical education more than you would think. I also agree with Jamie, I feel that I can use this for a sports research assignment. I also really like power points. As a teacher this is such an effective way to get the information to the students. I also think having the students do a power point assignment some point throughout the year is a great idea as well.
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