Our Lesson

     That wasn't so bad! Today our group presented our lesson. Unfortunately our lesson was not discussed by our colleagues since our professor had another lesson in mind after our presentation. I still have some of my own reflections on how it went.
      Transitions to our various group members, during the power point presentation, went relatively smoothly. We each seemed proficient on our subject and practicing our parts helped the presentation to flow smoothly. The students especially enjoyed the Kahoot game that was integrated into the power point. Another positive portion of our lesson was the activity Fred the Fish. The booklet that accompanied the project escalated the children's understanding of pollution. The hands on project also supported the material presented throughout the power point. 

     Time management has been an issue with most groups. We had extra activities planned but it's as if the hands of the clock move faster than it is supposed to. Developing time management will most likely develop while teaching lessons. Team work among my colleagues would be another skill that develops over time as well. Although we practiced, it was our first time working together. Another reflection would be for the I pads to work smoothly. Logging in for the student's was not a smooth transition. The game began but one student had not been able to login. Before stating the game, we should have asked if all students were able to login. These small differences play a role in how a student enjoys and absorbs the material being presented. 
     

Overall, I believe our lesson went great. We planned, discussed and met on the weekend. The energy placed into our presentation was clear. I learned the importance of lesson plans while working with other future teachers. These are lessons I will carry throughout my own learning.