ICT workshop

Presentation software Interactive Whiteboards PhonesTablet PCs Virtual Learning Environments Technology in the classroom

Powerpoint Powerpoint is a presentation software Slides containing text, images, movie clips, and sound Can use animations within a slide to present information Can use transitions between slides Useful to save presentations and adapt accordingly “Death by powerpoint”

Experiences of Powerpoint What experiences have you had of students using powerpoint? When was it used well? Why? When was it used badly? Why?

“interactive whiteboards” Interactive display connected to a computer Projects desktop usually with interaction allowed by use of a stylus or touch Can be wall or floor mounted Interact with the internet or another computer programme Capture notes written on it Audience Response System or engage with tablets used in the classroom

Experiences of interactive whiteboards What experiences have you had of students using interactive whiteboards? When was it used well? Why? When was it used badly? Why?

Tablet PCs Mobile computer with all of the components in a single unit Usually touchscreen or stylus interaction Usually have camera, speakers, and microphone Some can be converted to a laptop All the functions of a normal computer

Experiences of tablet PCs What experiences have you had of students using tablet PCs? When was it used well? Why? When was it used badly? Why?

Phones Basic phones just send and receive calls or texts Smartphones can be thought of as small tablets Useful as information can be saved in a medium most students are comfortable with School policy!!!

Experiences of phones What experiences have you had of students using phones? When was it used well? Why? When was it used badly? Why?

Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs) Virtual Learning Environments are e-learning systems providing virtual access to content, homework, assessment, forums, and website links Can be “real-time” or independent Student tracking, support, and communication with students

Experiences of VLEs What experiences have you had of students using VLEs? When was it used well? Why? When was it used badly? Why?

Questions?

Clinic Issues people responded to from the s were about setting up an account What do you want me to look at?