Webquest

This past week my group, Technologists, started the Constructivism Webquest assignment. I did not have any prior knowledge to this topic so I when I read about it, I found myself very interested. I am a believer in constructivism to an extent. I think if students can relate any new concept their prior knowledge, they will have a much better understanding of the topic. The Technologisits have created the powerpoint and during our next session, we will create a mind-map outlining the strengths and weaknesses of Constructivism.

I came across a new web 2.0 productivity tool that I am sure I will use in the future, SlideRocket. While browsing through the list of web 2.0 productivity tools(Slideshare, 280Slides, SlideBoom, Authorpoint Lite, AuthorStream Lite) Mrs. S. posted, I found SlideRocket more visually appealing, right away. The large graphics and bold colors captured my attention instantly. I felt like my HP computer morphed into a Mac. for a split second. As I viewed the Demo I noticed that this program incorporates the Microsoft Powerpoint program as well as Mac's Keynote program. Like some of the other productivity tools, SlideRocket allows users to publish their presentations so others can view and use them. Everything can be tagged, searched, or and sorted for easy access. I really like how users have the cability to give the slides effects like a reflection or a 3D rotation. Lastly, having the ability to publish the powerpoint on this site and being able to present a powerpoint while people view it remotely is wonderful. It's great not only in the education field for in the business fields as well. A businessman can conduct a presentation to a potential client in Japan from the United States. Again, this is just my opinion but I do favor SlideRocket more than any other program.