Erica Schlamp’s BioPresentation Who is Erica Schlamp? The Roles of Project Based Learning and Multimedia in my classroom Interactive Multimedia Previous projects used in the classroom Self-Assessment Analysis

Who is Erica Schlamp? I am 31 years old from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. I have a 6 year old Cockapoo named Mikey J. I have an 11 year old sister and 2 step-brothers. I received my Undergraduate from Penn State University and my Masters from Wilkes University Currently I teach 2nd grade. Previously I have taught 1st grade, 3rd grade, and technology. Home

The Roles of Project Based Learning and Multimedia in the Classroom. On a weekly basis, I use United Streaming or Brain Pop Jr. to show educational videos that either hook or reinforce a lesson with my students. I am a huge proponent of collaborative group work. However, a majority of the time, I create the groups heterogeneously based on abilities. Overall, both multimedia and project based learning is centered around problem solving, communication, active engagement,and inquiry to help each child acquire deeper knowledge of the subject matter. Home

Interactive Multimedia The multimedia projects that I have used in my classroom are interactive because they allow the kids to react and respond to the projects. I vary multimedia interactions between the Polyvision Board and individual work at their own computer during “center time.” Weekly we play a PowerPoint Jeopardy game on the Polyvision Board. The Jeopardy game revolves around the weekly Language Arts skills. This game is the last review prior to the students taking their weekly test in Language Arts. Home

Previous Projects Ideas in the Classroom EduGlogster PowerPoint Projects Kidspiration Microsoft Word Kid Pix Grade Level (Curriculum Centered) Website Group Research Projects Created Logos with a partner Home

Self-Assessment - Skills I Already Know... PowerPoint Insert hyperlinks Save slides as images Visuals Download images from online sources Add text to images Save an edited image Audio Write an audio script Record narration Project Design Create a storyboard Determine an essential question Assessment Create a rubric for multimedia project Google Docs Create and edit using Google Docs Publish and share Google Docs files Wikispaces Add a page to a Wikispaces wiki Edit Content Add links Create a new wiki Home

Self -Assessment- Analysis After taking this self assessment, I came to the realization that I lack the most knowledge in the areas of animation and project design, planning, and management. However, this assessment also showed that I am most knowledgeable Visuals, Google Docs, and Wikispaces. In conclusion, the skills that I want to gain more knowledge of are Polyvision Board activities (creation and usage) and Kindle Fire activities. By gaining knowledge in these two areas, I feel it will increase and enhance learning within my classroom. Home