Saturday, October 8, 2011
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Changes
After reading chapter 7-9, I implemented the following changes: Focused on the essential and rehearsed the short phrases and removed text on the slide. I resized some of the photos and replaces some with humor.Also, tried to cover more space on the slide. I also chose some soft but upbeat music to compliment the slides. Furthermore, I chose Popeye, which would seem to get most of my audiences attention.
Tapping Emotion
Sticky emotions is a good way to get your attention. My heart strings are very short and can be pulled instantly from a song and even more with a photograph. Most commercial, movies, songs and even textbook need to have that photo to compliment the sentiments. It might sound like a clique, but a photo is worth a thousand words. I enjoy given my students the opportunity to draw what is important to them, the stick figures of their family. Creating a power point needs to take the opportunity to create sense of positive and wonderful feelings.
Playing Music
Playing music has always been a favorite past time of mine, in the classroom, driving, cleaning, working out, and even to fall asleep. I need to motivate me and keep me in a relaxed and inspiriting mood. I can understand the need to have it in a power point. A movie is far more remembered for its soundtrack. We make connections with music. Commercials, are also known to help pitch their item using music at least a catch tone. I usally share everything that I have heard with my peers at work and with friends. Children are so suceptible to music and working along to it.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
HARNESSING HUMOR
Many times we think a lesson has to be rigid,rigorious and and monologue. We never stop to think of going away from the norm and creating some humorous lessons. Both teacher and student win with this approach. Adding some Neoteny and surprises to add some excitement.
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