To
incorporate current technology and to engage my students, I chose to teach the
Social Studies unit, Early European Colonization, using Prezi. The format drew my students in and the note
frames that I created for them allowed them to follow along and take notes as
required. I also incorporated use of the
textbook and other online sources so that they could understand that
information comes from different avenues.
I found I could easily manage all
the information and was organized in a way that my students could clearly
understand. As a result of this
technology, my students came up with a brilliant plan. I had
them doing research on a certain European explorer and they wanted to try
making their own Prezis. They ultimately
changed my view of the project and I was surprised at how well they all did,
with Prezi and accessing information.
This project also required them to create their own criteria, which they
did with ease since they knew what they wanted to showcase through their
research projects. I was completely
surprised by how the use of technology can change the classroom atmosphere,
making my students excited and engaged to learn more.
Early European Colonization:
European Explorers:
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