|
 Reflection
When technology is
used in the classroom, students must
understand that the technology itself is
an extension of the activity, not a goal
in itself. In my lesson, "Creating a
Butterfly Garden," the use of Power Point
helps present the information in such a
way that the students integrate their
understanding of the name of each
butterfly, what it looks like, and its
habitat and diet. The bright colors and
movement of the Power Point presentation
help keep the students excited and
motivated.
Students work
together as individuals, in small groups,
and as a whole class to create their
butterfly garden. Each student chooses a
butterfly to research and present to the
class. Activities address the needs of
students with many learning styles,
including auditory (hearing the lesson),
visual (Power Point) and kinesthetic
(planting the garden).
Students who have
special needs can participate in the
lesson in a variety of ways, including
drawing pictures of butterflies or the
butterfly garden, pairing with other
students to read and look at pictures of
their chosen butterfly, and helping to
plant the seedlings. Activities such as
the HyperStudio stack also help students
with physical disabilities feel involved
in the process of discovery and provides
them with an interactive learning
experience they may not otherwise
have.
|
Samples
of Work
|
