Waving:
I am planning a PowerPoint for my final communication. I like the set up that MS PowerPoint offers as well as the options to enhance the final presentation. When working with my 3-5 graders, PowerPoint is a great tool to help guide their presentations (same is true for adults). I will include the comparisons of 3 vehicles and where I stand in the decision-making process. The final project will be keep private and used mainly for my husband and me to help organize the research and guide our final decision. I am not sure many people outside of the classmates and family members that would want to read the final presentation- unless they were looking for the same type of cars. However, if I decide to make my blog public, it would be interesting to see what type of comments I could receive (wouldn’t it be great if a salesman commented with a lower offer!) Overall, I think my inquiry process was very similar to the process my students’ take- there were bumps along the road and my questions keep evolving, but I am pleased with all the new information I gained from the experience. If my students have this same type of reflection at the end of a project, I believe it to be quite successful.
Anne Elise Said:
on February 6, 2010 at 4:24 pm
Dawn,
I think teaching 3rd-5th graders about Power Point is a great technology skill for them to have. They can learn to make a simple Power Point in a few days. When I have done this with my kids, a few of the tech savvy ones always seem to catch on, and can help some of the others create even more elaborate presentations.