Powerpoints in the Classroom

I've learned even more about how to integrate power points in my future classroom this week through our groups in class, to create power point programs and teach them to other teachers. It has been a lot of fun learning to work with other future teachers creativity and experience this week.
I have learned that i can use power points for younger and older students in Elementary school. For the younger students ages 6-8 i can help them create this program in my classroom as a learning experience. For the older students ages 9-12 I can make creating a power point a homework assignment to do in groups like we did in our class. They can research about something we've learned in class to enhance review and learning and teach it to the class in 3-4 minute presentation. Not only will this project enhance learning for my students but will allow them to use a medium they are comfortable with which will make the learning easier and more enjoyable. It will also help my students learn to work with other students which is a life long lesson.

The power points we've created in our class have taught me as a future teacher that i can enhance my learning of the subjects i teach as i research and create these power points to use in class. I can even post my examples on my UEN Site for the students to use as a template for their power point creation. And of course i would teach them the tools they will need to use to create the power point and the requirements to complete the assignment. I am sure that when used appropriately, any technology used for any age group except maybe preschoolers will enhance learning in my classroom.