In the past I have not been a huge fan of the webcam option. Honestly I always feel a little silly and judge my voice. But I do understand the benefits and will challenge myself to incorporate using it more. It does allow for a more personal connection; class gets real when there is a face rather than a voice. I think it also holds me accountable in a professional manner as well. I am aware that I get animated when I teach and this helps clarify content for students. Additionally teaching psychology gets personal. I share numerous personal stories and applications to the content. By delivering it personally when the students can see me, my stories become genuine in their minds.
Pane 2: Presentation
The presentation function for an AP level class is great for notes as well as a lecture guide. I can easily post the presentation and then speak to the students via my webcam. It provides a visual guide for my visual-spatial learners. It also provides additional notes for the students where I can post examples to share. I love to use interactive presentations with my images to help illustrate psychology concepts. I like how I can fit the presentation in the pane and not have to enlarge. I prefer this because it also me to incorporate items in other panes, such as my webcam and images, as the same time. I can jump in my conversation to multiple panes without having to adjust. I also like the option to modify the slide by being able to type or write directly on it. I could easily share student projects on here as well.
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