Technology Presentation

I recently observed a teacher lecture to the class for the entire period without using any form of technology (no writing on the board, no posters/ maps… I mean nothing).  The lecture was interesting to me, since I happen to have recently read a book on the topic.  However, even I was even distracted by the number of students talking and falling asleep.  I think this lesson needed the aid of technology desperately.  First, I would have written the essential questions that the class was going to cover on the board.  This would not only serve as a starting of point, but also be a constant reminder to students of what they needed to know by the end of class.  Second, I would have used a PowerPoint or some other form of visual presentation like Prezi, Google Docs, etc.  I would have given students guided notes, which would highlight the key ideas and help students learn to take effective notes.  I think technology can help capture students attention and keep their attention by making the content more interesting.