Labels

Here is a link to my labeled Power Point slide. With as many Power Points as I have made, I have never made labels like this and it took some time to figure out how to get it exactly right. I made my slide on the parts of a cathedral. Analyzing architectural elements can sometimes prove to be difficult for those who have never encountered them. This is a good way to see where things are and how they relate to the whole. As stated with other assignments, the labeling application is beneficial as both a study guide and an instructional tool. It will also reach visual, textual and kinetic learners. I liked doing this assignment for the most part and I am sure it will come in handy in the future. However, I was frustrated by some of the intricacies of making the labels. I played forever with the background and different types of arrows!

ISTE-NETS associated with this assignment:
Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity
a. promote, support, and model creative and innovative thinking and inventiveness.
c. promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students' conceptual understanding and thinking, planning, and creative processes.
This tool, like other methods discussed in this blog can be useful instructional tools, and when the information on how to create these thing is passed on to the student, they become helpful study guides. Students can effectively make flash cards or quiz themselves. Teachers can even make a classroom game with this hide and reveal method.

2)Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments
c) customize and personalize learning activities to address students' diverse learning styles, working strategies, and abilities using digital tools and resources
Again, this can reach different learning styles with the addition of the kinesthetic learners. Clicking and making things happen engage the kinetic learner and this meets that goal.

3) Model Digital-Age Work and Learning
c. Communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital-age media and formats.
d. model and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to locate, analyze, evaluate, and use information resources to support research and learning.
By using a variety of instructional methods, teachers can shake up potentially boring classrooms. Change one little thing in the classroom and students can re-engage. This is a good way to do that!