Using Microsoft tools in Project Based Learning

Using Microsoft tools in  Project Based Learning

Engaging students in PBL activities make both, teaching and learning interesting,free of tension,more students's active engagement,use of digital tools to create artifacts and present findings/products digitally.The most important fact I notice is that students find their learning more interesting as they use a various types of computer applications like Microsoft office package, AutoCollage,Kodu,Movie Maker,OneDrive, and Google and Bing search engines.Even though there are more advanced tools are used by students in other parts of the country,majority of the Sri Lankan students use an average set of Microsoft tools.But they are being used creatively.

Create a collage quickly and easily

AutoCollage uses face and object recognition to swiftly create a collage of several images. You choose the collage that delights you and best displays the relevant content. With three easy clicks, you open, select, and save your image files, then AutoCollage does the rest by presenting your images in a perfect collage.

System requirements:

• Processor: 233 Mhz or faster. 1 Ghz or faster recommended.
• Memory: 128 Mb. 512 MB recommended.
• Display: 800 x 600 resolution. 1024 x 768 resolution with 32 bit color recommended.
• Operating System: Windows XP (SP3) or later. Windows Vista recommended.
• Hard Disk Space: 5 MB recommended.

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Teach your students programming by letting them have fun creating and playing their own games. Kodu is a visual programming language made specifically for creating games. It is designed to be accessible for children and enjoyable for anyone. The programming environment runs on the Xbox 360, allowing rapid design iteration using only a game controller for input.

System requirements:

• Operating Systems: Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP
• A graphics card that supports DirectX 9.0 and Shader Model 2.0 or higher
• .Net Framework 3.5 or higher 
• XNA Framework 3.1 Redistributable

 

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