While I was guiding Mat in the production process, I continued to ask questions throughout. We decided to do a SlideShare which wasn't part of the original directions for the project but we worked at his house so we didn't have much access to any technological tools for VoiceThread and Video. He was fine with that and so was I. I taught him how to make a works cited page and how to upload his powerpoint to slidecast. His creativity came out when he chose the cricket images and he had full control of the show. He really seemed to learn very quickly how to use all the tools for his show. I made sure that he understood all aspects of the production process and broke down each step for Mat so he could easily work through the project. It was enjoyable and he really seemed to have a feeling of accomplishment after.
Like any good teacher you worked with the materials available. I think that it was great that he got to produce his own slide share with your help. Giving the student as much control as possible helps their learning process. Breaking down the steps for him was a good idea because it will help him understand the process better so that he may make his own in the future. It sounds like you were an awesome teacher and he enjoyed working with you.
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