PGCEBLOGS Natasha: Teaching with technology 1

These last few weeks I have used various resources that link with technology.
I have used the Smart notebook on Pembrokeshire College’s system, along with Socrative and PowerPoint all on multiple occasions and with different levels, and activities.

I have had success with all of the software. I used the Smart notebook with level 1, 2 and 3 animal care groups. I found the software easy to create and deliver the information. The students enjoyed having the information delivered in a way they have not had before and in a more creative way.

The Socrative software I used with the level 3 group. I devised a quick multiple choice question with the group, during the Welsh Baccalaureate session. After they all managed to connect to the software this worked very well as it allowed them to use their phones, which always gets engaged in the session. As the answers would automatically show on the electronic whiteboard they were all intrigued to see what everyone else would think.

PowerPoint is a tool that I use often, as I am confident on how to use it. With all my PowerPoint’s I try to make them look different and animate them in different ways, so the students stay engaged.

With my engagement class I used various video clips. One that got them thinking about themselves is the motivation speech, below. I have used this clip multiple times with other groups and levels and they all loved it.