As a distance learner this semester, I am able to do my classes from anywhere with wifi. This allows me to sleep in more and not worry about getting to a physical classroom. I do not like having classes away from people. I enjoy that face to face interaction that you cannot get through a computer. I would rather be in a classroom with 20 other students than in my room by myself. Being face to face allows you to make friends and relationships.
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I enjoyed these two PowerPoint projects. I learned on the slide show movie how to record my voice. I knew it was possible, but I discovered how. I learned how to do page numbers, edit the header and footer, smart graphics, and speaker notes. On the interactive PowerPoint, I learned how it can be turned into a game by turning off the linear navigation. I learned how to add the home and next page buttons. Next time I would add sound effects to the slide show movie. To the interactive PowerPoint, I would add specialized incorrect slides for when the student gets the specific question wrong. The animal PowerPoint is the slide show movie and the Disney themed PowerPoint is the interactive one.
I agree with your perspective of distance learning, like getting to sleep in more (especially since getting better sleep leads to being more wakeful and productive during the day). The lack of face-to-face interaction is also sadly true; it’s harder to make friends online. Both of your slideshows look fun and like they would do a good job of keeping the attention of elementary school students!
ReplyDeleteHi Julia! Your PowerPoints look great, I love the visuals you used! I definitely agree with you about distance learning, it’s hard to get to know any of your classmates in a virtual class.
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