Presentation+Software


 * Presentation Software**


 * Short Term Memory
 * Average Person can handle 7 thoughts in their short term memory
 * Only 4 If trying to process
 * Difficult to transfer to Long Term Memory without an example
 * Methods Of Teaching
 * Organized lectures
 * Teach "Chunks"
 * Provide plenty of Examples
 * Have students reflect and practice
 * Provide a realistic problem
 * Appropriate Tools
 * Screencast
 * 10-15 Minutes
 * Prevent Learner Fatigue
 * Provide Comment Space

Notes from "Presentation or Podcast (ISTE)"

In favor of using podcasts to replace classroom lectures
 * There's not enough time in the day or year to effectively teach everything the students should know or would want to explore
 * If lectures were put online, class time could be used for discussion, deeper comprehension and more time answering questions

Against using podcasts to replace lectures:

**Parallel Distributed Processing** - knowledge is more than a series of compartmentalized pieces of information

- Info organized into **knowledge structures** stored in **Long-term memory**

**- Information processing** is the process of activating these **patterns** to accommodate new information.

- This is accomplished by focusing on **the most relevant pattern** in the **knowledge** **structure** (based on the goals of the learner)

- An individual’s **knowledge** is represented through a series of **complex schematic** **relationships** stored in **long-term memory**.

- An individual can represent these **schematic relationships** through **concept maps**.

- When these **complex information structures** are identified in each individual, an instructor can help them **reinforce existing structures** and/or **develop new ones** as needed.

-Concept maps can help **simplify complex problems**.

This instruction provides students with the information that will help them question what they need know before they begin trying to solve the problem.

Presentation Tips: 1. Large Type (Font) 2. Contrast the text and background color 3.Minimize the amount of text to each frame 4. Keep frames simple and clear 5. Avoid using too many "fancy" fonts 6. Avoid using graphics and clipart(need a purpose) 7. Avoid using sounds(especially as transition) (again purpose) 8. Using graphics, along with text (cite graphic)(purpose) 9. Present in a dark room 10. Avoid reading text aloud(use text to guide main points)(avoid reading what your audience can see)

//just give information, don't connect to what you need or how things connect to each other// //If we plan on using this in our classrooms someday, how should we effectively use it in the classroom//

//For our Presentation://

//Have a short Powerpoint presentation contrasting good v bad Powerpoint tactics// //Discuss learning theories (other 2 articles) and highlight relevance to Powerpoint specifically mention how learning theories relate to how any presentation should be constructed// //Offer Podcasting as an alternative/cooperative tool with lectures and list the pros/cons of each//