Integrating Instructional Aids
Resources avaiable to insgtructors now provide us with an array of insteructional aids that complement lecture and allow the students to engage in new and revelent technologies.
Kathleen,
I agree. In some situations, Power Point can work as an excellent format for presentations, however instructors have to be careful with using it "too much". In some cases, using the dry erase/smart board are more effective for the lesson.
Tremayne Simpson
Kathleen,
I agree. In some situations, Power Point can work as an excellent format for presentations, however instructors have to be careful with using it "too much". In some cases, using the dry erase/smart board are more effective for the lesson.
Tremayne Simpson
I tend not to use power point alot, it even bores me at times so I will us my I-pad alot with the apps that are available, especially fo my medical students.
Yes but with everything out there just dont get to overboard not all can grasp it.
William,
I agree. It is important to use a "mix" of instructional methods,when presenting to the students. An "over saturation" of technology can prove to be highly convoluted and can effect the student's retention of information.
Tremayne Simpson
I totally agree. I try to integrate as much technology in to my lecutures as possible. I do, however, find that there is a point at which we can dilute the delivery of the content and spend too much time sitting and watching. I try to find balance with content delivery, plan on watching a video if it DIRECTLY illustrates a point I am trying to make and transition straight into the next topic of discussion. PowerPoint has great capabilities with video integration directly in the presentation itself. I try to keep their heads facing forward at the screen/board as much as possible without leaving long gaps when transitioning. Also, sometimes, old fashioned hand dirty-ing is in order and can prove to be very effective.
