Recent Prac Experience :)
While I was on my recent practicum I had my first hand experience with technology in the classroom. I was actively involved in the technological side of the school. I had my first experience with an interactive whiteboard and taught many lessons in the computer lab.
The first lesson involved student reflection via powerpoint. The students created a powerpoint conveying their reflections and photographs of their recent excursion. It taught the students to express their thoughts through visual and written forms.
We also used the whiteboard in nearly all my lessons with the class. Its interactive qualities motivated and interested the students. It added an extra element to their learning and the students absolutely LOVED it!
The teacher i had for prac was not overly confident in the technology department and i ended up teaching her how to operate Microsoft programs…such as powerpoint, excel and word…quite the role reversal! Overall, i really used all my knowledge of technology over the span of this recent practicum!
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