Week 7: Power Point

   I would use concept maps because they help to organize and come up with ideas for topics. There are also programs on the computer called semantic networking tools that give you a more visual and verbal idea for developing concept maps.
    When presenting a Power Point, to keep the audience focused, you don't need to have a lot of flashy backgrounds or a bunch of different ways of introducing new ideas. Keep it simple and to the point. Don't put too much info either. If you have a lot of info the audience is not going to read it all because they will end up getting bored with it. Also don't have a ton of videos and pics. They  can be very distracting because everyone will be looking at those instead of listening and paying attention to you.
    There are many writing activities tools that we as teachers and students can learn and benefit from. There are many tools such as computers, PDA's and other types of technology that can help us get information, organize and also help in presentation. If you know how to use these tools then you will be able to teach them in the classroom and that will help benefit you and your future students.



Jonassen, D., Howland, J., Marra, R. M., & Crismond, D. (2008). Meaningful Learning With Technology. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson Prentice Hall.

week 6: Investigating with Technologies

   PDA (personal digital assistant) is a term for any small mobile hand-held device that provides computing and information storage and retrieval capabilities for personal or business use, often for keeping schedule calendars and address book information handy. In the classroom they can be used for keeping up with assignments, due dates, and test dates.
   Onlne survey tools help you to automate the online data collection process and ensures complete accuracy. In addition, they can enable anyone to create and administer professional-looking online surveys. In the classroom it can help the students to have a more accurate/professional survey. 2 goos rules are haveing a lot of questions and try to be specific as to what your are asking.
   PDA's and surveys are a big thing for students now-a-days. It s so much easier to get on a computer or PDA and make up a class schedule or a survey. A lot of students have to do surveys as assignments now and by going online and using the online tools they can make sure their surveys are accurate.

Jonassen, D., Howland, J., Marra, R. M., & Crismond, D. (2008). Meaningful Learning With Technology. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson Prentice Hall.