Topic

Module 8 examines teaching aids and the numerous teaching technologies that faculty members must be aware of.

Objectives

At the conclusion of this module, you should be able to . .

8.1. Describe and differentiate between various types of teaching aids and their levels of effectiveness.

8.2. Utilize presentation software and hardware.

8.3. Utilize spreadsheet software for grade book development.

8.4. Utilize word processing software in order to develop tests, assignment sheets, etc.

8.5. Identify institutional web-based software.

Activities

 
  1. Read this Power Point on Visual Aids & Equipment.
  2. View this example of what an effective Power Point Presentation should look like for teaching.
  3. Check-out these great gradebook templates provided to the faculty of The College of St. Catherine.
  4. The development of web pages are becoming a large part of collegiate classes. View the web page for my secondary teaching methods course in agriculture to get an idea of what you can do for students if you place materials on the web.
  5. Many of the documents created for students such as tests and assignment sheets are completed using word processing software. Visit my sophomore level Agricultural Engineering course (A EN 201). Browse through the "Misc." section and the "Online Laboratory Manual" to view examples of documents created for my students.