BL LP-progress so far

I have finally done it! I used my new activities for a lesson observation on Monday. It was great, this has been very exciting and challenging. I used Wink to record a demo on how to set up the Date and time on a computer, then I created a simulation to make the changes using PowerPoint with hyperlinks. I actually saved the PPT onto a web page so students would have to click each frame to go forward. It took time to get it right and I think that it is not perfect, I may do one or two adjustments to it but it certainly was effective. The whole lesson was kind of interactive, I started with a group activity (sorting activity on paper) then I got the same activity on the Interactive whiteboard (using Hot potatoes) for a class feedback. Got students from each group to come to the IWB and drag & drop the answers. Then we watch the demo online-and I introduced the simulation activity which was linked to their scheme of work. It was an easy task but students did enjoy the novelty. (I did too I must admit!) We then did move onto cosmetic and functionality configuration revision. For this, I had an activity I used before (on paper) and I created a drag and drop activity using the smart board software (notebook). It really brought the activity to life, students were giving and discussing answers and everyone participated. The whole session seemed to fly by and students feedback and behaviour were very positive. How often do you hear a 16 year old student leaving your class saying "Bye Miss, good lesson Miss!"