I really liked your podcast on subtracting money. I liked that you included jazzy music, videos, images, and a narrative! All those things really help visualize and understand the concept more. I also liked how you explained each step of the subtraction problem and the fact that you didn't pick rounded number. The fact that you picked amounts with change, made the problem even more interesting because you had to show that in subtraction sometimes you have to borrow. Also, i liked that you ended your podcast with a review of everything you covered.
Well, I must say the clip of the little children shopping is a great way to activate your students' schema; it gives them something to relate to. Your images are all really helpful in reenforcing what you say. I like that you lined up all the numbers for them to add. I especially love how you lay out the subtraction problem, step by step. I also love the pacing of your voice, because you do not speed through it. Summing up the lesson at the end was a great way to end the podcast. I think this was a very successful first podcast, and now I finally know how to subtract.
Diana, Great job!! This podcast is nice and simple and will defiantly teach the students how to add and subtract money. I liked how your podcast slides changed by twirling around, that was a nice effect! The little video is also great because your students can relate to that if they ever been to a grocery store or a supermarket. As well as the shopping list of items in the beginning of your podcast. You always want to relate the topic to the students and you showed that you can defiantly do this! The music was also a nice touch, and it did not distract me, so I don't see it distracting the students. I was very pleased when I saw you showing the process of subtraction for the students to understand. You did it step by step which is very good. But I would have enjoyed seeing the step by step process for addition, in case any student is having problem with that. Ending your podcast with a summary is a great way to finish what you are trying to teach the students. Students always need some type of closure in a lesson from a teacher, and need you to tie everything they learned up. I am happy to see that you had this in your podcast. Once again, great job on it, and its your first one! I can only imagine how great your future pod casts will be. =]
I think you did a wonderful job! I enjoyed the "trip to the grocery" video and think students will easily relate; their schema will be activated immediately. Your tone of voice was enjoyable and your pictures were wonderfully crafted and implemented as you spoke. The only thing I think might be a little confusing is the actual subtraction example, if children have never done subtraction. I only say this because it isn't easy to learn the "borrowing" since you have two zeros on the right. I'm not sure how that concept is taught, so I'm not apt to make suggestions as to how to correct it. Nonetheless, that doesn't take away from the fact that this is a great podcast. I especially like the fact that you didn't have to use many special effects to get your point across; it was simple and sweet!
I forgot to mention the fact that I like how you added jazz to the video. I'm not sure if that was part of the video or if you used another program, but it certainly came together nice!
Diana,
ReplyDeleteI really liked your podcast on subtracting money. I liked that you included jazzy music, videos, images, and a narrative! All those things really help visualize and understand the concept more. I also liked how you explained each step of the subtraction problem and the fact that you didn't pick rounded number. The fact that you picked amounts with change, made the problem even more interesting because you had to show that in subtraction sometimes you have to borrow. Also, i liked that you ended your podcast with a review of everything you covered.
Nice job :) !
- Nicole Giraldo
Well, I must say the clip of the little children shopping is a great way to activate your students' schema; it gives them something to relate to. Your images are all really helpful in reenforcing what you say. I like that you lined up all the numbers for them to add. I especially love how you lay out the subtraction problem, step by step. I also love the pacing of your voice, because you do not speed through it. Summing up the lesson at the end was a great way to end the podcast. I think this was a very successful first podcast, and now I finally know how to subtract.
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ReplyDeleteDiana, Great job!! This podcast is nice and simple and will defiantly teach the students how to add and subtract money. I liked how your podcast slides changed by twirling around, that was a nice effect! The little video is also great because your students can relate to that if they ever been to a grocery store or a supermarket. As well as the shopping list of items in the beginning of your podcast. You always want to relate the topic to the students and you showed that you can defiantly do this! The music was also a nice touch, and it did not distract me, so I don't see it distracting the students. I was very pleased when I saw you showing the process of subtraction for the students to understand. You did it step by step which is very good. But I would have enjoyed seeing the step by step process for addition, in case any student is having problem with that. Ending your podcast with a summary is a great way to finish what you are trying to teach the students. Students always need some type of closure in a lesson from a teacher, and need you to tie everything they learned up. I am happy to see that you had this in your podcast. Once again, great job on it, and its your first one! I can only imagine how great your future pod casts will be. =]
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ReplyDeleteI think you did a wonderful job!
I enjoyed the "trip to the grocery" video and think students will easily relate; their schema will be activated immediately.
Your tone of voice was enjoyable and your pictures were wonderfully crafted and implemented as you spoke.
The only thing I think might be a little confusing is the actual subtraction example, if children have never done subtraction. I only say this because it isn't easy to learn the "borrowing" since you have two zeros on the right. I'm not sure how that concept is taught, so I'm not apt to make suggestions as to how to correct it. Nonetheless, that doesn't take away from the fact that this is a great podcast.
I especially like the fact that you didn't have to use many special effects to get your point across; it was simple and sweet!
I forgot to mention the fact that I like how you added jazz to the video. I'm not sure if that was part of the video or if you used another program, but it certainly came together nice!
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