Module 6 Summary

In Module 6, we were given pointers for making effective PowerPoint Presentations and examples of things to avoid when creating a PPT presentation. This is a necessary component of the technologically sound classroom. Students must be able to work collaboratively and present their knowledge in varied formats, whether it is something like PPT or KidPix, or something interactive like creating a blog.

Today especially, students need to understand how to receive, present, and send information using technology. If their ideas aren’t presented in a clear format, their content will be lost. This is a new type of literacy, which will be of utmost importance to young students. This is why we have to introduce and instruct in technologically based activities. These types of activities in the classroom will promote collaboration and group problem solving. An easy way to integrate technology into the students’ activities is to use the classroom computers as a learning center. You can provide webquests, online activities, and software to supplement instruction and guide research.