Connection to the Content
We know that when learners are excited about the content, when engagement is happening, that is where the best learning takes place. So how can we use the virtual world to connect to the content? In the virtual world, learners have the ability to feel connected to content in a variety of different engagement ways. Let's talk about a few...
Presenting Information
Presenting learners with new or review information is essential as a teacher. Virtual tools have the power to engage all types of learners, in multiple ways, while continuing to connect students to content. Here are three things to think about when deciding on a virtual connection tool that works best for you:
VisualLook for presentation options that are visually engaging and dynamic. Slide shows have come a long way- harness the innovation in technology.
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AudioUse presentation options that have an audio function, especially one that can capture your own voice.
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PersonalAdding your personality engages learners. Use avatars, videos, photos and more to make presentations personal for you and your learning environment.
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The Power Of Office Mix, Prezi and Social Media
Office Mix is available from Office 365. This tool has the capability of powerpoint, incorporating videos, active links and audio/video narration on each slide. Office Mix has the power to capture a presentation through visuals, audio options for viewers and in a personal way to help make presenting of information your own. Check out an example here:
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Social media is a part of the lives of our learners in at least one way, if not many, so why not connect content in class with social media that is already used outside of class? Having classroom accounts to social media can not only engage students in continuing learning in their life outside of the classroom, but it can also keep parents connected as well! Professional use of social media is sky rocketing! Check out these great organizations to follow for great academic ideas for using social media:
Angela Duckworth School Leaders Now The Leader In Me Soul Pancake PBS Teachers TED Talks We Are Teachers Growth Mindset |
Prezi is a 3-d Presentation Builder. Visually stimulating, easy to create and edit and comprehensive for including information, videos, links and images. Prezi saves all of your presentations in your own bank and each proxy can be shared by link or embedded into an LMS.
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How do I choose a connection tool for my classroom?
What tool could be combined with hands on materials?
What tools feel most natural for me to use?
What content area am I struggling to get learners connecting with most?
What tools feel most natural for me to use?
What content area am I struggling to get learners connecting with most?