Technology Lesson Demonstration

 

Technology Lesson Demonstration Assignment

I selected to use Pear Deck because it was suggested in the text. I have not used this type of program before and I was interested in trying something new that would interest my students. I think it was a huge success with my students. They love competition but still were able to study their homophones. I think that this program is beneficial for my students. It gave them examples that were at their level and allowed them to learn through the game. They liked both options when I used it in class. On their own, I do not think they would do the questions as is without a game aspect, however.

With my lesson being on homophones, we have listed all of the applicable homophones and listed their meanings. Using technology, I can differentiate through Giant Steps. I even have some students that need a lower level and it is possible to give those students a different grade level game to provide them opportunities to be successful in their learning. Students learn in many ways. I use handouts, a Smartboard for examples, incorporate learning videos, and songs. Last week, I found a “there, their, they’re” song that my students absolutely hated but they sang it all day. They also learned the difference in homophones.