5th Month Blog

Class: IV Social Studies
Topic : Compass
Tool Used: Camtasia

Directions are necessary for one to reach its destination. It is essential for one to know and understand the usage of compass in order to know the directions as to where one is heading. Learning can be a tricky and fascinating process especially when children are growing up. My simulation will help students of fourth standard to understand the usage of compass and directions under the subject 'Social Studies'. With the help of my simulation which I will be presenting in the beginning of the class, children will be able to understand the importance of a compass and directions. Furthermore, it will also enhance their sense of direction and help them explain in their own words. My simulation will not only help them understand about the usage of a compass but also help them make a compass using simple materials at home.

 Procedure

To make this Camtasia video I had to first download the Camtasia app on my computer. I also had my videos for the Camtasia and PowerPoint ready. Then I put my PowerPoints and videos on show and recorded the screen  using the  app. After saving several takes i combined, clipped unwanted parts, added voice and animations on my video to make it attractive.

To give better understanding, knowledge and to give better visualization to the children, my simulation will first show them how people used the sun to indicate directions during the pre modernization. It will be fascinating and captivating for the children to watch the simulation. My simulation will then proceed and show them how they will be able to find the direction with the help of a compass. In my simulation, I have added pictures of a compass and videos as to how one can use it. It will help them visualize it after watching and they will be able to make one after reaching home. 

Instructions

This Camtasia video can be used through out the lesson. To introduce the lesson, to teach the concept of compass or the lesson input, to check understanding since I also have an activity inserted in the video. This video can literally be used throughout or in all stages of a lesson.

Teaching while demonstrating the concept will help my students stay focused and fascinated. My simulation includes short video clips as to how one can make a simple magnet and a compass which I think is interesting, captivating and something new to learn about. Learning new things has always been interesting and motivating for the children who are growing up. So, my simulation will certainly bring out the best in them and help them in the near future.

 

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4th Month Blog

Class: IV Science
Topic: Water Cycle
Tool used : PowerPoint Simulation

Integrating ICT in teaching and learning makes learning more effective than teaching in a traditional method. I have chosen water cycle as a topic from class IV science to create PowerPoint as a constructive tool. To make my simulation better and effective for teaching and learning I used features that are relevant for my topic. Integrating ICT in teaching and learning will make students enthusiastic in learning and students will understand more on the particular topic. Being a future teacher, we should know how to integrate  ICT in our teaching to help students learn better.

To make my simulation effective and more interesting for teaching and learning I used animation, GIFs, images, related backgrounds and texts. Firstly I downloaded images, GIFs for water cycle. To search GIFs images in Google I used- (example: water cycle gifs, rain gifs, evaporation gifs, etc.) To search sounds for the images and GIFs in Google I used- (rain.wav, river.wav, etc.) Then I arranged images and GIFs in sequence on the PowerPoint.

Procedure

I have created PowerPoint simulation on topic water cycle from class IV science. I used single slide for creation of simulation. I inserted an attractive background for my topic and inserted images, GIFs and texts accordingly. After I inserted the images, GIFs and text, I added animation to make simulation effective and attractive. Then I adjusted start button and selected “with previous” button for the whole animation and edited delay and duration button as required while presenting by using animation pane toolbar. Then I inserted background music for my simulation to make it soothing while learners are learning about the water cycle. To insert the background music, first I downloaded the video from YouTube and converted it into music using (ys1t) link in the Google and inserted into PowerPoint. After that I adjusted my music to play from beginning till end of the slide button and select low volume to control the sound from being distractive while learners are learning about the topic. Then I select hide button from the toolbar to hide the music button while watching the simulation. Lastly, I did voice narration for my PowerPoint simulation to make learners understand more about the topic.

Instruction

This learning material I created can be used to teach the main content or during lesson input. This PowerPoint will be used after the lesson topic introduction and while teaching the lesson content. Showing this PowerPoint simulation can help break monotonous classes and learning becomes lively.

3rd Month Blog

Class: IV Social Studies

Topic: Rivers

Tool Used: Google Classroom

ICT integration in teaching and learning plays a pivotal role in this 21st century education. Google classroom plays a vital role during pandemic where all are working from home. Google classroom has many advantages for teaching and learning. Integrating digital tools in Google classroom will enhance the students learning through a new medium. Through Google classroom we can teach different subjects during the pandemic where we cannot conduct face to face interaction or teaching. I created Google classroom as constructive tools for teaching and learning for the students. Google classroom is easy to use and accessible from all devices, effective communication and sharing, speeds up the assignment process, effective feedback, clean and user-friendly interface and great commenting system. 

Procedure 

To create Google classroom I opened one of my Gmail accounts and created the Clicked on the Google class room from the google apps. Then a dialogue box will appear where I type class name, section, subject, room. After creating classroom I wrote announcement to make students aware of what they are supposed to do for that session. I wrote about the semester plans and inserted a video outlining the instructions. After that I invited my students and co teacher for my Google classroom. To invite a co teacher and to add my students I had to type in their email ID and they had to join the class to be able to see the materials and assignments I had uploaded on google class.

This class can be used to teach multiple chapters, topics or session since it can be used for multiple purposes. In this class I have uploaded a chapter (Rivers, Class: IV) containing  three sub topics. Each sub topic has a video lesson a link, a pdf file reading material and a short task under each topic. I have also assigned a major assignment where students are required to refer materials from all the subtopics and complete the assignment. 

Instructions 

The class I created can be used to introduce the lesson, used to teach the contend, test students understanding, follow up lessons and provide tasks for students which I found very convenient and effective. It can be used for multiple purposes to teach young children without boring the students in your every day session. 

Link for Google classroom:                                                                                           https://classroom.google.com/u/0/c/MzEyODQ5MjYxMTcw