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It gets students to pay attention if you use presentation software in K-12 classrooms because students love technology. Plus it is alot easier to read a power point then a chalk board with messy handwriting. There aren't many disadvantages to presentation software. The only thing I can see is the students can get bored if the teacher just reads off the power point to the class.

I will make the power points light and friendly to help with "Dimension 1: Attitudes and Perceptions." I will make the power points include steps of things, and then allow students to say, out loud, how they see it to help with "Dimension 2: Acquire and Integrate Knowledge." I will make the power points include activities that allow for comparison and analysis to help with "Dimension 3: Extend and Refine Knowledge." I will make the power points include problem solving and investigation to help with "Dimension 4: Use Knowledge Meaningfully." I will make the power points require critical thinking for "Dimension 5: Productive Habits of Mind."

I am a little worried about how much technology kids use these days. It is a constant part of their life. I am aware this is just the new society, things change, but everything in life must be done in moderation. I want to actually assign homework that involves the kids to get AWAY from technology, such as a scavenger hunt, or other activities.