Flipped Lesson

The lesson I've created, will give the students an introduction to the Renaissance period in Europe. The highlighted subject of the flipped lesson, is humanism, the foundation of the Renaissance movement. After learning exactly what humanism is/was, and viewing artwork that demonstrates humanistic ideals and trademarks, the students should be able to put this to use. In class the next day, we will have a bit of fun. The students will be given paper, colored pencils, markers, and crayons. They will each be required to create an image that shows aspects of humanism. I will then have them write 3-4 sentences on the back of the image, explaining each humanistic detail they added, and why they chose to add it. 

Pedagogical - 21st Century Learning Digital Teacher

Slide presentations were used throughout my educational experience. I can barely remember a time without such a use of technology. More often than not, it is easier for a student to visualize something, than to simply hear it out right. Slides shows are simple visual presentations of the material you wish to expose to the students. For instance, if you wish to show a map of a given area, a slide presentation allows you to highlight or zoom in as deemed necessary. It is a more efficient an more environmentally friendly way to help visualize, rather than use oversized maps, or worksheets. As a future teacher of history, this technology will be used relatively often in my classroom. Though it certainly ought not to be abused, it takes away from the simple boring podium lecture that many of us have experienced. All-in-all, it is visually more attractive, easier to comprehend, and provides a more efficient means to gather up material to be shown in class.