Today's class went pretty well. The main part of the class was about how to use Webquests. Webquests are websites online that teachers can use to help teach a lesson. They are very good tools because it engages the students. It promotes cooperation, critical thinking and searching the Internet for relevant information. It also helps the students become interested in the topic. The group work we did in class was good because it helped us see how to make a quality webquest. By looking at the Webquests online, we were able to see their positives and negatives from various perspectives. The Webquest assignment seems pretty straight forward and i will be working on it this weekend.
The last part of class was about how to use Power Point. This was my first time using the program, but it went smoothly. The program is very easy to use, and basic slide shows can be created in minutes. It is definitely a good way to make a lesson more interactive. The days of chalk and blackboard are a thing of the past, we must embrace it. The trick now is to teach as many teachers as possible programs like these, so it can be a smooth transition.
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