http://rbeaver.edublogs.org An exploration of effective and realistic classroom technology integration Thu, 08 Jan 2009 03:34:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 http://rbeaver.edublogs.org/info/#comment-193 Cyndi Tomassoni Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:28:22 +0000 http://rbeaver.edublogs.org/info/#comment-193 I feel that the first article “Is PowerPoint crippling our students?” argues both opinions fairly. I think that I tend to agree with the no answer, but that is just my personal opinion. I remember being in computer class in junior high and even elementary school, and having to do a power point presentation. It was a major project, and I was so awe struck with the ability to be able to put music on the PowerPoint to go along. It was something I had never done before. Not only did it allow me to learn something new and different, but I also was able to teach others if they were having difficulty which in turn also increases my ability to do the same thing. I also feel that because each student learns in different ways, and have different learning styles, having something like a PowerPoint as a visual aid for a project or a lesson, might help the students to learn better and help to facilitate how they absorb the information. I know for me, the teachers that do power points even in college; I tend to learn better from, because I am a visual and a kinetic learner. I can’t just sit and listen to instructions or lectures and absorb all of the information. I feel that power points are great tools for the classroom. I also personally don’t know what I would do without the use of a computer. Everything in today’s society is based on technology, as was mentioned in class. I think that although students might be able to absorb at different rates using the computer, computers and technology should be permitted in the classroom. It helps with hand-eye coordination, strengthens reading skills, and allows students to research different topics using several different methods not available without a computer. I feel that the first article “Is PowerPoint crippling our students?” argues both opinions fairly. I think that I tend to agree with the no answer, but that is just my personal opinion. I remember being in computer class in junior high and even elementary school, and having to do a power point presentation. It was a major project, and I was so awe struck with the ability to be able to put music on the PowerPoint to go along. It was something I had never done before. Not only did it allow me to learn something new and different, but I also was able to teach others if they were having difficulty which in turn also increases my ability to do the same thing.
I also feel that because each student learns in different ways, and have different learning styles, having something like a PowerPoint as a visual aid for a project or a lesson, might help the students to learn better and help to facilitate how they absorb the information. I know for me, the teachers that do power points even in college; I tend to learn better from, because I am a visual and a kinetic learner. I can’t just sit and listen to instructions or lectures and absorb all of the information. I feel that power points are great tools for the classroom.
I also personally don’t know what I would do without the use of a computer. Everything in today’s society is based on technology, as was mentioned in class. I think that although students might be able to absorb at different rates using the computer, computers and technology should be permitted in the classroom. It helps with hand-eye coordination, strengthens reading skills, and allows students to research different topics using several different methods not available without a computer.

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