pdPoint--If pdPoint was not an ITP requirement, do you think it would be a useful independent learning tool for you? ...for most teachers? Why or why not?
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pdPoint is a useful tool! It is a great way to get new ideas and I appreciate that it is self directed. I think other teachers would also like pdPoint to help plan activiites to engage their students. Again, I think most people like it because it has some new, interesting ideas that can be done on your own time.
I think that pdPoint is actually a pretty useful tool. I'm not sure I would have tried it out if it wasn't a requirement, but I will definitely use it again in the future. I think that there are some really good lessons...of course, finding the time to complete them is a challenge, but in the lessons I worked on, I will most likely use the skills I learned.
Yes...I think that it would be useful when I have specific questions about broad topics that I want more information about. In fact, I tried to research about a topic, but I couldn't remember my password.
If pdPoint was not an ITP requirement, I would find it useful and I imagine most other teachers would find it useful as well. I REALLY liked the step-by-step directions for creating the PPT Jeopardy game and for creating a classroom blog. Since our last session, I have created 3 games and started a blog and have had great success with all of the activities.
For me, any technology related step-by-step directions are helpful because I often forget small "tricks" and having a reference to go back to is very helpful.
I'm torn on this one. I do think that there are some really interesting classes in pdPoint, but I also don't think that if I wanted to start a blog (for example)I would start with pdPoint. I'd be far more likely to seek out other teachers in my building who have blogs that I like. Maybe that's just my learning style, but I have a hunch that many teachers would go the same route.
I do think that pdPoint is a useful tool. I was impressed with the new things I learned and how easy it was to follow along. However, the activity I chose took A LONG TIME to complete. I'm not sure if they all take that long, but if they do, I don't think I would have the time to use it as often as I would like to. -Megan Norman
If pdPoint wasn't a requirement, I never would have known it existed. However, now that I have discovered it, I do think it is a useful tool. I enjoyed the self directed activities but I thought they took a lot of time. Although I have found it useful for ITP, I haven't used it outside of the class yet. I don't have internet access outside of school and when I am at school, I find myself too busy to sit at the computer and complete the activities. It seems to be a forgotten resource for me. . .
I actually love pdpoint...But I think without it being a requirement to try it out, I don't think I would have taken the time. Now, that said...I am going to be looking into quite a few before our membership expires! I like that it was at my own pace, and the fact that you can customize your product to fit what you need rather than just doing their lesson.
I think pdPoint was a useful learning tool for me. I did the Jeopardy game and think it would be helpful for my students as a review. I think before I could say whether it was good for me I would have to participate in more pdPoint excercises. As I was doing the Jeopardy game I thought that it was really cool, but if I do not remeber to use it in the classroom, then it is not useful for me.
Yes! I think that pdPoint is very useful. I liked that it was self directed, and could be done at my own pace. Being able to pick lessons/topics that interest you and are applicable to your current class is great. I'm looking forward to trying a few more; they are some great topic ideas. The only challenge for me was the time committment to finish a lesson; it ended up taking longer than I was expecting.
Well, pdPoint is useful in the sense that it is very self-directed; I think any teacher, at any tech level, could complete a pdPoint. With that said, I must also say that it was rather time consuming, and I know that teachers never have enough time. But I also feel like I have a product that I could use with my class, so it was a good use of my time. I think most teachers would also like the many options/topics offered by pdPoint; you can choose an area that interests you and that would best serve you and your students. Personally, I have other pdPoints in my "To Do List," and I will make time to revisit them.
I haven't used pdpoint enough to say if it is useful for me or not yet. Every time I get on this website, I don't find a good topic for my class. I haven't had enough time to really dive into it.
Yes, I think it is very useful as a independent learning tool. The classes allow you to learn new skills. And, those skills are transferable to the kids as well. I also found the pdPoint useful when I wanted to do something I didn't know how to do on Powerpoint. I found a class that covered what I wanted to do which was very helpful.
I think pdPoint is a useful tool. I think other teachers would find it useful too. Would I have used it if isn't an ITP requirement? Probably not. It was very time consuming to complete the entire workshop and I find that I don't have that extra time to spare. However--I did like the workshop I did with a digital portfolio and I think that I will try to do it with my kids at the end of this year.
I found the pdPoint to be a very useful tool and will definitely use it. As a matter of fact, I am using a modified version of my pdPoint next week in the computer lab w/ my kids to help them more clearly understand geometry terms. I will be honest, it took me a LOT of time, though, so I would have to work really hard to work on reducing the amount of time spent so it would be worth my time.
I think it is definitely useful. The self-paced workshops are great for learning tech skills. I love how the anytime lab walks you through the whole process and enables you to create a very cool product that I would not be able to figure out on my own. I have not done an instructor led class.
pdPoint was a good exercise in learning for me. It gave me a lot of food for thought in the way I teach my students. It was very time intensive so in order for me to use it again, I would have to learn how to complete it a little more quickly. I am excited, however, to use a modified version of it this upcoming week with my students using visual images to teach them about geometry vocabulary.
As I was trying to find a pdPoint to do, I was amazed at all of the choices. It took me awhile to find one that I thought would be appropriate for my kids. I was excited about the one I chose. The step by step directions were great. I was relieved to see that other people found that it was time consuming (I thought it was just me). As worthwhile as the activities are it isn't realistic for me to spend that much time on creating one activity. Is there a quicker way to do it?
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pdPoint is a useful tool! It is a great way to get new ideas and I appreciate that it is self directed. I think other teachers would also like pdPoint to help plan activiites to engage their students. Again, I think most people like it because it has some new, interesting ideas that can be done on your own time.
The post above it from Erica.
I think that pdPoint is actually a pretty useful tool. I'm not sure I would have tried it out if it wasn't a requirement, but I will definitely use it again in the future. I think that there are some really good lessons...of course, finding the time to complete them is a challenge, but in the lessons I worked on, I will most likely use the skills I learned.
Yes...I think that it would be useful when I have specific questions about broad topics that I want more information about. In fact, I tried to research about a topic, but I couldn't remember my password.
Sara Jo
If pdPoint was not an ITP requirement, I would find it useful and I imagine most other teachers would find it useful as well. I REALLY liked the step-by-step directions for creating the PPT Jeopardy game and for creating a classroom blog. Since our last session, I have created 3 games and started a blog and have had great success with all of the activities.
For me, any technology related step-by-step directions are helpful because I often forget small "tricks" and having a reference to go back to is very helpful.
I'm torn on this one. I do think that there are some really interesting classes in pdPoint, but I also don't think that if I wanted to start a blog (for example)I would start with pdPoint. I'd be far more likely to seek out other teachers in my building who have blogs that I like. Maybe that's just my learning style, but I have a hunch that many teachers would go the same route.
I do think that pdPoint is a useful tool. I was impressed with the new things I learned and how easy it was to follow along. However, the activity I chose took A LONG TIME to complete. I'm not sure if they all take that long, but if they do, I don't think I would have the time to use it as often as I would like to. -Megan Norman
If pdPoint wasn't a requirement, I never would have known it existed. However, now that I have discovered it, I do think it is a useful tool. I enjoyed the self directed activities but I thought they took a lot of time. Although I have found it useful for ITP, I haven't used it outside of the class yet. I don't have internet access outside of school and when I am at school, I find myself too busy to sit at the computer and complete the activities. It seems to be a forgotten resource for me. . .
I actually love pdpoint...But I think without it being a requirement to try it out, I don't think I would have taken the time. Now, that said...I am going to be looking into quite a few before our membership expires! I like that it was at my own pace, and the fact that you can customize your product to fit what you need rather than just doing their lesson.
I think pdPoint was a useful learning tool for me. I did the Jeopardy game and think it would be helpful for my students as a review. I think before I could say whether it was good for me I would have to participate in more pdPoint excercises. As I was doing the Jeopardy game I thought that it was really cool, but if I do not remeber to use it in the classroom, then it is not useful for me.
Yes! I think that pdPoint is very useful. I liked that it was self directed, and could be done at my own pace. Being able to pick lessons/topics that interest you and are applicable to your current class is great. I'm looking forward to trying a few more; they are some great topic ideas. The only challenge for me was the time committment to finish a lesson; it ended up taking longer than I was expecting.
Well, pdPoint is useful in the sense that it is very self-directed; I think any teacher, at any tech level, could complete a pdPoint. With that said, I must also say that it was rather time consuming, and I know that teachers never have enough time. But I also feel like I have a product that I could use with my class, so it was a good use of my time. I think most teachers would also like the many options/topics offered by pdPoint; you can choose an area that interests you and that would best serve you and your students. Personally, I have other pdPoints in my "To Do List," and I will make time to revisit them.
Happy Friday :) - Dana
I haven't used pdpoint enough to say if it is useful for me or not yet. Every time I get on this website, I don't find a good topic for my class. I haven't had enough time to really dive into it.
Yes, I think it is very useful as a independent learning tool. The classes allow you to learn new skills. And, those skills are transferable to the kids as well. I also found the pdPoint useful when I wanted to do something I didn't know how to do on Powerpoint. I found a class that covered what I wanted to do which was very helpful.
I think pdPoint is a useful tool. I think other teachers would find it useful too. Would I have used it if isn't an ITP requirement? Probably not. It was very time consuming to complete the entire workshop and I find that I don't have that extra time to spare. However--I did like the workshop I did with a digital portfolio and I think that I will try to do it with my kids at the end of this year.
I found the pdPoint to be a very useful tool and will definitely use it. As a matter of fact, I am using a modified version of my pdPoint next week in the computer lab w/ my kids to help them more clearly understand geometry terms.
I will be honest, it took me a LOT of time, though, so I would have to work really hard to work on reducing the amount of time spent so it would be worth my time.
I think it is definitely useful. The self-paced workshops are great for learning tech skills. I love how the anytime lab walks you through the whole process and enables you to create a very cool product that I would not be able to figure out on my own. I have not done an instructor led class.
pdPoint was a good exercise in learning for me. It gave me a lot of food for thought in the way I teach my students.
It was very time intensive so in order for me to use it again, I would have to learn how to complete it a little more quickly.
I am excited, however, to use a modified version of it this upcoming week with my students using visual images to teach them about geometry vocabulary.
As I was trying to find a pdPoint to do, I was amazed at all of the choices. It took me awhile to find one that I thought would be appropriate for my kids. I was excited about the one I chose. The step by step directions were great. I was relieved to see that other people found that it was time consuming (I thought it was just me). As worthwhile as the activities are it isn't realistic for me to spend that much time on creating one activity. Is there a quicker way to do it?
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