Standard Seven: The pre-service teacher models effective verbal, nonverbal,
and media communication techniques to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and
supportive interaction in the classroom.
Performance Indicator 7.4: uses a variety of media communication tools.
Artifact: Landform Review PowerPoint
Course: Student Teaching
Rationale: Standard 7.4 requires the pre-service teacher to use a variety of
media communication tools. This artifact was used as a review prior to an
assessment on landforms. The PowerPoint displays a photograph of a landform.
Students are then called on to identify and define the landform. As the teacher
advances the PowerPoint presentation, the landform name and definition are
displayed to provide immediate feedback.
Reflection: Throughout my education coursework, I was called on to create
PowerPoint presentations. The practice I garnered with the PowerPoint program
proved quite beneficial while student teaching. I was surprised how often I used
PowerPoint presentations as a teaching tool. The presentations captivated the
students’ attention and became an easy way to visually present information. To
enhance this artifact, I would like to find clearer photographs of the landforms.
For instance, the photographs of the peninsula and bay were difficult for the
students to identify. Furthermore, I would allow more time to present the
landform review. With only ten minutes allotted for the review, the end became a
bit rushed. Fifteen minutes would have allowed sufficient time to discuss all
landforms. In my classroom, I will convey information using PowerPoint
presentations as well as other media communication tools such as overhead
projectors, video, audio, and the Smart Board.