PRESENTATION TOOLS IN THE CLASSROOM

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Why would any instructor want to use multimedia materials in the classroom?

Well, it is very clear to us all that using ICT's in the classroom removes the traditional style of teaching with a modern method and teaching which plays an important role in student evaluation...

But why does presentation tools matter you ask?

Presentation tools that teachers use in the classroom with their students for learning is one of the best ways to get students to use technology! No matter the topic, creating proper visual presentations to your students creates a high engagement level to help students get their point across. These technologies help students learn best practices for using software helping them organise their thoughts around a topic. Using presentation software is to use resources teachers find in the media and complement the ideas with text to create a persuasive message to students. 

What it has taught me

When considering using these presentation tools as a resource for student learning and engagement, my first thought was PowerPoint. Easy to use, students get it and why use anything else that wont work as well. My ignorance towards this topic has clearly taught me otherwise and has created further thinking and I am now giving myself further opportunity to create a better learning environment using tools such as Sutori. 

http://doverdlc.blogspot.com/2017/12/sutori-stories.html

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High level pedagogy

The instructional methods and tools used in classrooms have also evolved, reflecting movement in both the preferred pedagogical approaches and in the technological infrastructure available to the instructor and the students. Multiple studies conducted indicate the use of presentation tools supports high level pedagogy by improving learning and student retention of material during class compared to a traditional "lecture" is high. If the material used in a presentation is supported by different media and text, student satisfaction and motivation will be higher.

With the proper use of technology in education as a pedagogical purpose is beneficial. If an educator has the expert knowledge to use a presentation tool such as Sutori, the possibilities are endless.

https://www.communicationstudies.com/how-technology-in-the-classroom-is-changing

Why Sutori?

Sutori has taught me that it is a unique presentation tool that can be used in the classroom that will feel most natural to students. It is a visual presentation that allows for proper interaction which makes teaching and building resources on a topic simple and organised. Educators lose valuable time during lessons whilst using several resources such as Google slides and PowerPoint. Using Sutori allows all of the formats used in the classroom to be all in one place. 

Using Sutori as a presentation tool in the classroom simply brings teamwork and collaboration into the equation. It allows the educator to create class discussions which ignites student curiosity whilst adding multiple resources into one presentation to create further understanding. Below is a video for beginners using Sutori for the first time.

Student Safety

All digital tools in the classroom including the use of Sutori is only meaningful and beneficial to students if used in a safe ethical manner. It is important that students are taught the basic safety and handling rules of the website before allowing them to jump in and create pages that may be seen by the public. The features on this website allow teachers to create pages that only them and their classmates can see, comment and collaborate on. The safe, responsible and ethical use is an important part of teachers work and student learning. 

https://ictaa.com.au/online-security-tips

Features

Sutori has many features and one being that it allows you to add images to text, if images are chosen well that relate to text used, it will add depth and meaning to the words. Videos sourced from YouTube are able to be used and cut into smaller videos which is simple to do. At the end of the Youtube link, add: "&start=XXX&end=XXX" -- XXX being the number of seconds.

Sutori allows you to use more than just images and videos. The website allows you to put website pages and resources directly into your presentation by copying and pasting the link to Google Docs, Tweet, Quizlet etc etc! Sutori also allows teachers to upload some of thei own audio to the presentation which will give an extra dimension to a story. Why not create something extraordinary for the students?

Here is an example page created by me using Sutori. The information provided looks at Digital technologies in the classroom and some safety tips and vidoes for teachers and students to look at.

https://www.sutori.com/story/untitled--FXVwaaEetKM2aqiWfhP1F3UB


It is important to allow student's to have their input and give their thought on a topic, the sequence below shows how it is possible.

1. Create your Class

From the opening Teach Page on the main screen, go to My Groups and Create a Group.

2. Add Your Students

Once a class is created, you will see a group code in the colour blue. This code is to be shared with the class. Once the students have set up an account, they will be able to join the group.

3. Create a Story

Once created, teachers can create presentations for the students, quizzes and assignments to teach lessons. Once they are created, you can share them with the class. Best part is, student's can give feedback on the learning and it is easy to improve for next time.

4. Managing the Classroom

Once the students join Sutori, they are able to create their own website, put relevant information on it which the teacher will be able to see and from there, comment and give feedback.

https://www.byron226.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1009886&type=d&pREC_ID=1319598

SAMR Model


The SAMR model below shows how this can be successfully implemented into a classroom.

Substitution: Students read from a set text on sport psychology and read it together as a class


Augmentation: Students take a quiz created by the teacher that is based on digital text provided based from the set text they are covering using a word processor to type their answers.


Modification: Students are asked to write and answer set questions based on visual text with visuals found on YouTube and put on Sutori by the teacher. A video and audio recording of the students performing in the sport and how they are showing different signs of psychology.


Redefintion: Students are asked to join small groups to create their own Sutori page while using different resources including: YouTube, voice recordings on their playing ability, published writing and images that relate to a text so it tells a story. In doing so, students are essentially creating their own mini website using their own videos. Once the videos and website is created, they will be put out to the rest of the class for feedback. The feedback received to each student will help with their learning progression. 

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McHugh, S. (April, 2018). Digital Literacy Blog. Sutori Stories.

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