Mouse mischief draft

Mouse Mischief to Make Learning Magic

Engaging Diverse Learners with Hands-On Interaction

By Jolene BergCUE Conference 2011

Presentation available @ http://mrsbergsclass.com/mousemischief.html

Or shortened http://goo.gl/NgGUW

“When does the screen saver come on?”

Let me start by showing two videos

What is Mouse Mischief?FREE download from Microsoft for Office

PowerPoint 2007/2010Uses multiple mice on the screen at the same

timeAllows for active student engagementGives teacher immediate feedback

PLAYTIME!!!

Yes

No

Are you ready to park your mouse?

What does the research say?

How can you use Mouse Mischief in your classroom?

Reinforce attention of students

Engage students with a hands-on activity

Teach students how to work in teams

Develop leadership skills by working in teams

Cover more material with students

3 Types of LayoutsYES/NO (True/False)Multiple Choice ( 2-10 options)Drawing (matching, fill-in)

You may choose a correct answer or take a poll

Draw a blue star on the county where you live.

What happens when ….Students can’t keep their mice

parked.A student has trouble gripping the

mouse.I don’t have an Interactive White

Board.I don’t have a projector.

Where do I get more info?Microsoft’s Mouse Mischi

ef siteFree downloadHelpful videosLesson samplesResearch data