Return-Path: <nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id g15I7Gu04860; Tue, 5 Feb 2002 13:07:16 -0500 (EST) Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2002 13:07:16 -0500 (EST) Message-Id: <sc5fd88f.002@mail.jsi.com> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: "Steve Quann" <steve_quann@JSI.com> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-TECHNOLOGY:2211] Re: 3rd grade esl/reading/math X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas X-Mailer: Novell GroupWise Internet Agent 5.5.5.1 Status: O Content-Length: 2843 Lines: 82 Sylvia, Responding to your question about Hyperstudio vs. PowerPoint: I first learned PowerPoint and felt it was, for me, one of the easiest application to learn. I am a visual learner so perhaps it was due to its graphical interface. I then thought to learn HyperStudio would be a snap, but I didn't find it all that easy. (Although it was not too bad. Many have spoken of how easy it is.) I also recollect that it invovled a few more steps than PP. I can't say whether one has significantly more features than the other, although I do know there are some "programming" features that PowerPoint has. Another advantage has been that it seems more and more computers in labs have PP already. This is just my experience. Anybody else? Steve Quann New England Literacy Resource Center World Education 44 Farnsworth St. Boston, MA 02210 617.482.9485 email: squann@worlded.org >>> SylviaProvenski@nald.ca 02/05 12:08 PM >>> I have heard several people mention Hyperstudio as a tool to create computer presentations. I'm not familiar with this product but it sounds very similar to PowerPoint. Is it? If it is, why would you use it instead of PowerPoint? I take it, if you can use it with a grade 3 class, that it has a lower readability level and therefore would also be useful in a literacy classroom with adults with low literacy skills. How expensive is it? Sylvia P. At 02:28 AM 05/02/02 -0500, you wrote: >I recommend Hyperstudio. My third graders are currently creating a >presentation on Ecosystems and researching information on a particular >habitat on this program. He could choose to create a math presentation, or >research a favorite topic by reading before he begins creating on the >computer. Before he begins creating something on the program, he will need >to become an expert on a topic. He can then create a multimedia >presentation for his family and classroom, by using the drawing tools, >sounds, and clip art on the program. I believe this program is powerful and >engaging for all types of learners. After creating a presentation, he will >be able to show his family and teachers how he created it and what he >learned. > >Ideas on Hyperstudio: > >-He could create a presentation by typing the word problems on the computer >then creating an animation or cartoon that would describe the math problem. > >-For reading, you could take him to the library and have him pick a topic to >read about (something he would like), then have him create a presentation >around what he read. (This is a great motivator!) > > >I make all the students who have trouble concentrating in my class experts >on this program. This way, they can become the tutors for others and they >become more motivated to research on the topic. > >Karla Manes >Third Grade Teacher > > >----- NTMail K12 - the Mail Server for Education
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