Reflection 2

Today, I learned a little more about powerpoint than I did before. Last semester was my first real exposure to power point, so much of it was new to me. The big thing I learned today was how to differentiate between different software technologies that can be utilized in the classroom and where their optimal use can be used. Excel is great with grading and organizing data, but I wouldn't use it as a main tool to give a lesson. Vernier I found by mistake is a great tool for all science teachers that allows teachers to buy packets including software to do real experiments that correlate with the unit at hand. I will be interested in possibly finding more information about this program and other like programs that have chemistry related activities. I also am curious to find out programs where students can utilize an individual small computer and they can do things where I can view them from one computer. I remember my Organic Chemistry professor was thinking about implementing this and this can be very useful when you want your student to draw a structure and monitor their progress of how well their understanding the material.