Welcome!

This first entry is simply an introduction to what this blog. Future entries will fit the description found in the syllabus.

First, some background. I teach second grade students, most of which are learning English as a second language. I try to offer my lessons with as much opportunity for multiple means of reception as possible. Motion and facial expressions are a big part of my teaching. So is PowerPoint.

I use PowerPoint for almost every lesson. I started doing so simply because I was able to. I later discovered how useful a tool PowerPoint could be. I show pictures of vocabulary words. I create sentences over several slides. I use simple animations to demonstrate math concepts.

I know PowerPoint can be a good thing, but it can also do some harm. Any presentation is only as good as its creator. Care must be taken when deciding when and how to use PowerPoint.

I will use this blog to record my experiences using PowerPoint as an instructional delivery tool in my second grade classroom. Over the next three weeks my hope is to discover whether the advantages and disadvantages I encounter in my classroom are in line with those found in the literature.