IWB in teaching and learning.

My experience of using the alternative IWB within a teaching and leaning session is a positive one. I can see how these tools would make a big change to the delivery of a lesson and how the students become involved. Interaction in a lesson is key between the students themselves and with the tutor. these tools allow for this involvement to be introduced quite simply. Providing the programs to create interactive flip charts catered towards the chosen subject. Also by using elements such us question and answer sessions as one example, the students have a chance to become involved with the subject material and the technology. After using both the promethean and smart board I found both pieces of equipment to have individual key elements. The promethean allows pair student involvement. Providing the user with two stylus pens that can be used at once, I found this feature to be appealing. In comparison the smart board allows for stylus and touch use.  

Explain everything

 

 

Explain everything is a helpful app that could be incorporated into a lesson when using mobile technology or otherwise. It would allow the students to take notes, using images and text to record ideas and it would also be a helpful program that could aid group activities. I can see how this application could be usefull as a teaching aid. Being used to Record data throughout the lesson and also applying the use of video for demonstrations. If data had been collect during the class students could refer back to this source at a later date to refresh on the subject. 

Mobile technology

The use of mobile technology within education is improving and evolving. Embracing the technology available to students in their personal lives and educating them on how it can be used to improve their learning experience is important. Mobile Technology enables teachers to engage the students and bring a fresh breath of enthusiasm into how a lessons is presented. It allows students to work individually and in groups creating work using new apps and enabling them to research on the web around the classroom. Although I have not used mobile technology within my own teaching practise. I can see the benefits to using products such as iPads and mobiles responsibly within an educational environment.

Using Microsoft

Throughout my studies the use of applications such as word and power point aided my learning process. Although I do not tend to use these programs within my personal use of ICT I have found them a very beneficial resource to assist academic writing and research. I have used power point presentations within my degree and  also throughout my experience working with students, enabling me to conduct a lesson with a component that is both visual and interactive. This element would Prompt and lead the discussion within the class.           

Does ICT benefit the learning experience?

ICT can be used to benefit both the student and teacher within the learning experience. It can support teaching strategies and form the basis of how a lesson is delivered. Technology has become such a major contributor to our daily lives that it only makes sense to embrace it within teaching. It enables us to introduce the students to a wide range of sources readily available to them at their disposal to aid their learning. Making the experience more interactive helps to engage the students and enables them to find information themselves empowering their sense of choice within learning. If students are made aware of the dangers of using online resources and are confident in their judgement. I feel the Internet and its many resources can help us to make teaching and learning a more exciting experience.

Boom review

Boom is a forum to share and view posts related to the field of art and music. It incorporates fashion textiles, photography, video, graphic design and so much more. It is a helpful online resource for collecting research and provides inspiration relating to current art practise. The posts on the site are released and monitored by the team at boom and followers of the site and artists alike can request to have a post created. The blog advertises current exhibitions, artist’s websites and other arts based blogs alongside the images of work. I feel this is a great tool to inspire students as it holds a wide variety of visual information related to many forms of art.

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Reflection mind map

How i arrived here.

My interest in photography began when I was studying for my GCSE qualifications in school. At this time my brother was undertaking his Degree in Graphic Design at Glamorgan University and within this he partook in a photography module. My brother handed down to me my first 35mm film camera and I began to discover photography teaching myself the basics. As my fascination grew I began to look into how photography could be incorporated into my studying. This led me to study on a part time Photography A level once a week on an evening after school. Following the first year of the course and completing secondary school I enrolled on a foundation Art and Design course at Merthyr Tydfil College, whilst studying on the final year of my A level. I studied a degree in Photography in the Art’s at Swansea metropolitan university and graduated in July 2012. Following my degree I applied to become Artist in Residence on the Foundation Art and Design course at Swansea Met. Within this role I worked with the students using the experience I have gained whilst studying my Degree, passing on my skills to them. I helped the students with practical and theoretical work. I also held Photoshop and Pin Hole camera lessons with groups of students. Working within this role I have developed an enthusiasm to work within education, passing on my skills to help further student’s learning and development. I hope that the PCET will enable me to gain further skills and the qualifications needed within the teaching practise so that I am able to further my career within Art education.