The positives and negatives of Microsoft Powerpoint

On the week commencing the 22nd September, myself and a few peers presented a powerpoint on the positves and negatives of powerpoint. The idea was, that a straight forward slide was contructed in order to list the positives, while an unhelpful and unclear slide was used to display the negatives.

The SMART interactive white board

Today, my class and I  have explored the uses of the Interactive SMART board. We learnt how to insert pictures, flick pictures, insert sounds and use the board to our advantage to benefit our future students. However... here is one way NOT to use it.

10 best photoshop alternatives

Hi guys. (In particular my PCET classmates)

I have found agreat website which show a list of options for photoshop alternatives. Take a look!

My very quick review of the interesting website 'counsellingresource.com'

I am happy to have found a really good site which contains a really good range of blogs regarding Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life. It's a versatile site, which will suit many people's eyes and interests. The posts flow nicely and are suitable for everyday readers.  The site is called CounsellingResource.com, and I suggest you all check it out. :)

The website was established in 2002 and was overseen by a range of international academics and mental health professionals, alongside 'the average blogger'.

The blog account, not only contains posts from a range of academic writers, but also contains links where you are able to check symptoms of mental disorders, give online therapy options, and complete quizzes. It is a great website for those looking for a little help if they are worried about something, or whether they are interested with anything to do within the Psychological, Philosophical fields, or even real life everyday situations. I would definitely recommend everyone looking at this site, especially if you have any specific worries. From time to time they change the articles, and give great articles on common problems that some individuals may face, for example... for those who are victims of domestic violence... there is a great article on there at the moment to help victims called 'when violence hits home'. Moving on from the negative aspect there... there are also happy articles which lift moods and encourage self-help and self-reflection.

Again, sorry to repeat myself... But I do recommend everyone to check this site out. I haven't covered half of what is on there.

Happy reading. :)

My view on Microsoft applications

I have been asked to compile a blog post on my thoughts on Microsoft Applications. I cant say I've ever thought about it really, so I'm kind of writing this as I go along. So...

As a non-technological person, I have only ever used Microsoft (apart from the apple iPad). In a nut shell... I like Microsoft. I find it pretty much user friendly and I find many of the Applications that are found on it very useful, including the applications that are part of Microsoft Office. Word was incredibly useful to me when completing my dissertation as part of my undergraduate degree in particular, alongside powerpoint  and excel. Powerpoint enabled me to present my work in a professional manner and I am looking forward to using this application during my PCET course to present my teaching sessions. I found Excel rather difficult to grasp, but once I got my head around it... I was able to identify any trends in the research I gathered during my Psychology degree, and place all my findings in one place. I only ever used Excel on a basic level, but for what I did use it for... I thought it was really handy. As I previoously mentioned... Word was a massive application for me, and without it, I would have found my dissertation very difficult. I think it's great... right from  the referencing tool, right up to the ribbon where you can edit your fonts etc.

As I said, I havent got a massive list of Microsoft applications, as I'm a bit of a beginner when it comes to anything other tha surfing the net or online shopping. Haha! I'm sure as I pursue a teaching career, and TRY and keep up to date with technology, I will learn a lot more, but for now... that's all I know.

Beth

What do you think of social media in the class room? My pcet class mates' responses

Technology in my home.

So... as part of my PCET course, we were asked to list the technological gadgets that we posses in our homes as an introduction to ICT... here's mine...

1. An old school ps2 from years ago.
2. 3 televisions
3. An ipod
4. An ipad Air
5. 3 laptops
6. nintendo wii
7. 3 dvd players
8. 2 cd players

What do you guys have?

My first ever blog

Hi everyone!
Welcome to my blog. It took me ages to get this up and running so make sure you take a proper read and leave a tip on your way out (only joking).

So, my name is Beth, and I'm looking forward to what is instore with this PGCE (PCET) course. It is very different to what I have ever done before. Although, I will be planning to teach Psychology to my future students ( which ties in with my Psychology Bsc), I am looking forward to getting stuck in. I have met some lovely people so far... (slightly nutty I must admit), but I am having a great second week, and I am looking forward to what's instore.

I will keep my blog posted on my discoveries whilst on this course. Keep your eyes peeled.

My Blogging nightmare

Well, What a nightmare I have had trying to post a new blog. This is a selfie I took after my ordeal....