Initially, when we were asked to ceate an e-book, it seemed like a daunting task. Looking at the storyboard my mind just when blank. However, when we went to the lab it became clearer to me what was to be done. It was a lightbulb moment because everything just came together and it was easy to get done.
I was able to write a story entitled 'Outdoor Games' about a boy who enjoyed playing computer games and did not want to go outdoor to play until one day there was no electricity. The experience of adding sound to the powerpoint pages and hearing my voice as the story was narrated was a motivating experience. It made me excited to continue and finish the book. Therefore, I believe when this technology is introduced in the classroom and the students are given the opportunity to use it they will also be excited to write and create e-books. Students will be motivated and can work collaboratively on assignments. Additionally, it can be a great assessment tool as students can use it to write book reports and retell stories.
I also shared similar sentiments during this session.This experience reminded me of sessions that I had with my students when some of them were reluctant to participate in any of the activities because they either felt that the topic was too difficult or boring.
ReplyDeleteIndeed, this session was vital because I discovered that this electronic tool can be very enjoyable especially when you collaborate with your peers into creating better lesson plans.