WAYS WIKIS COULD IMPROVE CLASSROOM INSTRUCTIONS

A lot of students have access to computers/ internet this enables the teacher to post useful information and links for researcher.  By utilizing the wiki, the teacher would be able to guide the students to the pertinent information about the topic without them being side tracked by other sites.

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A wiki page was created for portfolio piece #7 this was accomplished by creating a webpage in google.  The wiki will be used to display information related to building technology, this would enable the students to visit the site and get added information about a topic by either clicking links or viewing other information posted by teacher. 

It was my first time creating a web page so it was basically like a trial and error phase, but once I gained an understanding( thanks to my colleagues) on how to accomplish the tasks it was smooth sailing from there.  To improve the site I would add links to puzzles and fun facts to keep the students interested in visiting the site again.

Check out the link bellow for my wiki page on Work Shop Health and Safety Tips

https://sites.google.com/site/workshophealthsafetytips/home

HOW VIDEOS CAN IMPROVE CLASSROOM INSTRUCTIONS

Videos are an additional plus to any classroom setting, especially to students who are visual learners.  Students also get an added opportunity to view the information that is being taught and this helps to reinforce the ideas in their minds.  Making a movie/video gives the teacher a chance to be creative in his or her lesson and it also be used as a tool to help the students learn by allowing them to make their own videos.

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For portfolio piece number 6 a video was created using still pictures and music in movie maker.  This piece will be used to teach first form students about Health and Safety: First Aid Kit.  By watching the video they will be able to observe things found in a first aid kit, recognise persons who can administer first aid, places accidents can happen in relation to school related activities, and what are the step they should follow if they or someone is injured.

While creating the piece I had problems with the program because it kept freezing so I had to keep restarting the computer but luckily I kept on saving. I think the piece could be improved if there were better transitions, animations and if the program was more users friendly and not restricted me from importing certain pictures.