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= = == = Topic : Using multimedia technology to teach Algebra= = Population : Algebra teachers for grade 8= = Outcomes : Teachers will be able to effectively use multimedia presentations to teach Algebra concepts.= = Gap := =Teachers already know:= =Teachers will learn:= =The Gap is developing presentations that are effective in teaching 8th grade Algebra using various multimedia.=
 * =the Academic Knowledge Standards for 8th Grade Algebra in Gwinnett County, Georgia=
 * =how to develop simple PowerPoint presentations=
 * =how to develop effective PowerPoint presentations=
 * =how to use Prezis=
 * =how to use Stixy=

= Agenda =
 * ==Intro to effective Multimedia presentations - 20 min==
 * ==Examples of effective multimedia presentations using PowerPoint, Stixy, and Prezi==
 * ==Research to support the effectiveness of multimedia presentation==


 * ==Explore different Multimedia tools - 40 min==
 * ==PowerPoint with the use of audio - lesson==
 * ==Stixy - lesson==
 * ==Prezi - lesson==


 * ==Break - 10 min==


 * ==Using Graphic Organizers to plan multimedia instruction - 30 min==
 * ==Multimedia presentations simplified==
 * ==Creating presentations quickly==


 * ==Choice of graphics - 30 min==
 * ==Creating graphic files==
 * ==Video enhancements==


 * ==Narration or text - 30 min==
 * ==Benefits of using narration in multimedia presentations==
 * ==Research to support audio enhancements==


 * ==Break - 10 min==


 * ==Sample presentations - 10 min==


 * ==Authentic Assessment - 60 min==
 * ==Break-out into groups of four or five==
 * ==Create a multimedia presentation using PowerPoint, Prezi, and/or Stixy effectively==


 * ==Break - 10 min==


 * ==Groups Share - 60 min==
 * ==Each group presents their multimedia presentation==
 * ==Peer feedback is given==


 * ==Evaluation - 10 min==