Post #9

Peripherals and non-computer audio-visual techniques, web-based resource, Exel, and PowerPoint

     There are many ways that I could integrate peripherals and non-computer audio-visual technologies in my future classroom.  I could have my students use a camera to take pictures that represent a novel, and them have them load them on to a computer and make a PowerPoint or collage out of them.  I could also have them create a PowerPoint presentation at home on their computer, then download it onto a flash drive, and then present it in class on a computer.  These methods would integrate peripherals and non-computer audio-visual techniques in a way that would be extremely beneficial to the student.

     A web-based resource that I might use when teaching is One Stop English.  I would like to be an English teacher, and this website would be an incredible source for my students.  It includes resources to help students that are learning English, all the way up to advanced English.  It includes Grammar lessons, skill lessons, and exams to track progress.  I will refer any students that are in need of extra help to this site.

    This web-based resource is very beneficial because it allows students to interact with the material.  It also allows them to pick any areas that they need help in.  The site includes games that will help students learn, while also making it interesting.  

     As a teacher, I will use Exel to track my students' grades.  It will make it very easy to make a graph and see how well the students are doing.  I think it will make it very easy to see if I am making the tests too hard or too easy.  I think that this will help in any grade or subject level.

     I already knew how to make a PowerPoint, but I did learn how to make a Jeopardy game.  I will definitely use this ability throughout my years of teaching.  I really enjoyed this assignment and I think it will be very useful.  Teachers use PowerPoint all the time and it is very important that they are comfortable using it.