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EDET 709 Mini-Redesign
Rationale and Justifications
By: Latisha Lowery
For this assignment, I decide to browse Pete’s PowerPoint Station (pppst.com) to find a PowerPoint to redesign. During my first year of teaching, many veteran teacher spoke very highly of this website because many of them were not familiar with technology. Pete’s PowerPoint Station was an easy way for them to integrate technology into lessons without doing the work. Whenever I would visit the site, I found so many things wrong with the PowerPoint that I decided to start creating my own.
and busy.
For the redesign, I decided to take the same topic and apply the graphic design principles that I have learned in this class.
1.) The first thing that I decided to change is the layout/design of the PowerPoint. I decided to use repeating design aspects throughout the PowerPoint to build consistency. In doing so I reviewed the Principles of Layout and Design, C.R.A.P.
3.) I include video to connect the visual and the auditory aspects of learning. The videos also added an aspect that could not have been added with just text and pictures.
4.) The next aspect I applied in redesigning the PowerPoint came from the Zen Principles. I wanted my PowerPoint to be uncluttered, because clutter is a huge distraction from the essential lesson to be learned.
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EDET 709 Mini-Redesign
Rationale and Justifications
By: Latisha Lowery
For this assignment, I decide to browse Pete’s PowerPoint Station (pppst.com) to find a PowerPoint to redesign. During my first year of teaching, many veteran teacher spoke very highly of this website because many of them were not familiar with technology. Pete’s PowerPoint Station was an easy way for them to integrate technology into lessons without doing the work. Whenever I would visit the site, I found so many things wrong with the PowerPoint that I decided to start creating my own.
The PowerPoint I chose was created for young children. The goal was to get the students to differentiate the season’s characteristics. The original PowerPoint did not have any consistency in the slide design. Their was also too many graphic distractions that were irrelevant to the content presented. The colors of the slides were also very overwhelming and busy.
For the redesign, I decided to take the same topic and apply the graphic design principles that I have learned in this class.
1.) The first thing that I decided to change is the layout/design of the PowerPoint. I decided to use repeating design aspects throughout the PowerPoint to build consistency. In doing so I reviewed the Principles of Layout and Design, C.R.A.P.
2.) I reduced the amount of irrelevant graphics. I only kept the graphics that added to the content taught.
3.) I include video to connect the visual and the auditory aspects of learning. The videos also added an aspect that could not have been added with just text and pictures.
4.) The next aspect I applied in redesigning the PowerPoint came from the Zen Principles. I wanted my PowerPoint to be uncluttered, because clutter is a huge distraction from the essential lesson to be learned.

About me!
in EDET 709.703.
I am a third grade teacher at George I. Pair Elementary school. Prior to teaching third grade, I was a second grade teacher. I had the pleasure of looping with my students, and I am loving every minute of it.
Some things that I enjoy during my free time include hanging out with family and friends, traveling, and shopping. I also love football! My favorite football team is the Dallas Cowboys.

About me!
My name is Latisha Lowery. I am a May 2008 graduate of the University of South Carolina. I obtained a B.A. degree in Early Childhood Education. I am currently a student in the Educational Technology program. In addition to this class, I am also enrolled in EDET 709.
I am a third grade teacher at George I. Pair Elementary school. Prior to teaching third grade, I was a second grade teacher. I had the pleasure of looping with my students, and I am loving every minute of it.
Some things that I enjoy during my free time include hanging out with family and friends, traveling, and shopping. I also love football! My favorite football team is the Dallas Cowboys.

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Behaviorism
Behaviorism is primarily centered around observable and measurable aspects of human behavior. Behaviorist learning theories emphasizes on the changes in behavior that result from stimulus-response associations made by the learner.

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Behaviorism
the learner.
Accelerated
Accelerated Reader-AR
Accelerated
Accelerated Reader has the school.
http://www.renlearn.com/default.aspx
Math Drill Express
Cognitivism focuses on mental processes. In this learning theory thinking, memory, knowing, and problem solving need to be explored.
KWL charts
interested in.
http://www.teach-nology.com/cgi-bin/kwl.cgi
Dump and Clump
http://its.guilford.k12.nc.us/act/strategies/dump_clump.htm
Constructivism
their experiences.
Compass Learning
Compass Learning is a web based computer program that allows the opportunity for differentiated instruction. At my school the students are differentiated by the results of the MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) Test. The program allows students to work at their level on math and reading comprehension skills. Many of the simulations that students complete are related to real life situations.

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Behaviorism
Behaviorism is primarily centered around observable and measurable aspects of human behavior. Behaviorist learning theories emphasizes on the changes in behavior that result from stimulus-response associations made by the learner.
Accelerated Reader-AR
Accelerated Reader has a behavoiristic concept. With AR, students are required to read a book. Then they are tested on their comprehension level. At the end of the test, which is normally 5 to 10 questions, the computer gives the student a score report. If the student has missed a question the program allows the student to go back into the test to see what he or she has missed. From these test the students earn points. Once a child has reached their goal they are rewarded a prize. The goals and prizes are usually determined by the school or the librarian in the school.
http://www.renlearn.com/default.aspx
Math Drill Express
This program software focuses on drill and practice. It also focuses on the mastery learner. The material is broken down into small instructional steps, and lends itself to increased difficulty. At the end of each drill the student’s results are posted. It also gives the students an option to review missed problems.
http://www.mathdrillexpress.com/demo.html
Cognitivism
Cognitivism focuses on mental processes. In this learning theory thinking, memory, knowing, and problem solving need to be explored.
KWL charts
KWL charts allow student to activate their prior knowledge and apply it to a new situation. In generating these charts students have to first reflect upon what they already know. Then they have to discuss and decide on what they want to know. After instruction has taken place the students document what they have learned. Using KWL charts allows the students the freedom to learn what they are interested in.
http://www.teach-nology.com/cgi-bin/kwl.cgi
Dump and Clump
Dump and clump allows students to “dump” their prior knowledge, and then clump it so that what they already know is organized. The organization of prior knowledge will then allow the students a stronger foundation to build upon. This strategy allows students to generate relationships among new information and knowledge already stored in their long-term memory.
http://its.guilford.k12.nc.us/act/strategies/dump_clump.htm
Constructivism
Constructivism is a theory of learning that argues that people generate knowledge and meaning from their experiences.
Compass Learning
Compass Learning is a web based computer program that allows the opportunity for differentiated instruction. At my school the students are differentiated by the results of the MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) Test. The program allows students to work at their level on math and reading comprehension skills. Many of the simulations that students complete are related to real life situations.
http://www.compasslearning.com/sampleactivities.aspx
WebQuest
A WebQuest is an inquiry-oriented lesson format in which most or all the information that learners work with comes from the web. They are created in a non-linear format. The goal is personal understanding based on interest. The teacher does not have an active role in the learning process. The student learns through web experiences.
http://webquest.org/