Introduction
Over
the last two decades, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has gone
through major innovations and transformed the society that has totally changed
the way people think, work and live. Since then ICT has become an integral part
of human daily activities. Most importantly, it has played a very critical role
in education field like classroom teaching and learning.
Out
of various ICT tools available for teachers to use in the classroom teaching
and learning, in this page I have described about how I have designed a PPT
simulation to teach about ‘seed germination’ to grade four students. I have
talked about how to use this material in the classroom teaching and how does it
help children learn in better way? Moreover, I have mentioned how the material
will aid children carry out their learning activities.
Class:
Five
Subject:
Science
Topic:
Seed germination
Tool
used: PPT Simulation
Creation
of the material
To
come up with this teaching material, first I selected the different shapes
and created a scene. I applied different colours on each shapes. Then I grouped those shapes into different size
in the blank slide. In addition, I have added a gradients to fill and background
colours to make my design look more realistic. Besides using auto shapes and a grouping
method, I have also inserted relevant pictures, images and GIF animation to
enhance my presentation outlook.
After
designing, I have used texts to describe process of germination and then
I used the Animation Pane to add custom animations, transitions,
and motion effects to the elements of my slides. At the same time I
played with the features of animation to create a real sense of flow to the
power point presentation.
Finally,
I downloaded the background music and added to my power point presentation to
make the flow of content more fun and lively. Moreover, at the end of the slide
I have also added a few questions related to the topic to check their
understanding.
Teaching
through this power point simulation will replace the normal way of teaching through
a lecture and a board. I will let the students watch this simulation before they
are given to do the activities. Students will watch the simulation and analyze
how the seed germination is taking place. I will also use this simulation as a supplementing
teaching tool to students whenever they don’t understand the concept on the
topic clearly. Being a motivating teacher, I will also share this material with
the parents of all the children so that they can watch it in their own learning
pace at home also if they haven’t understood well in the class.
How
does it help the students learn?
- Students
will comprehend the concept (about seed germination) far better when they
are taught using simulation because they can play it in their own learning
pace.
- It
saves the time for both teacher and students.
- It
elicits the attention of children.
- Encourage
students to explore on different ICT in future.
Learning Activity for a children.
After
carefully watching the simulation, children are required to complete the task
given in this link:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/14mf6g_jpUHA0DreXCvsxhxXmW2SOM8MSjqfMbubZ7CE/edit?usp=sharing
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