The presentation is designed to begin with a self-reflective quiz about the learner's beliefs about motivation. The presentation might be useful in conjunction with a discussion activity and perhaps a mind mapping project. The learner-centered approach utilizes technology to help organize and deliver information but the primary learning opportunity is cognitive based through discussion.

The presentation is useful because in addresses the way we perceive situations and people's attitudes. The narrated program combines clean and crisp slides with narrative. The presentation promotes though through short stimulus statements that require reflection upon one's own beliefs. The program seeks to adjust the behavior of the viewer through cognitive analysis of oneself.

The presentation is potentially useful to my workshop because it addresses motivation through the theory of Albert Bandura. The learner-centered presentation incorporates simplistic and easy to read PowerPoint slides that can be incorporated with verbal presentation. The presentation inspires cognitive learning because it promotes discussion by asking questions based upon the assumption that student motivation is heavily influenced by how they perceive their place in society.

WEBSITES FOR CREATING MULTIMEDIA

PRETRAINING
Site Name:
Wordle

Site URL:
http://www.wordle.net/create

Features/Purpose/capabilities
This site is easy to use---the learner keys in text and clicks go-----diagram is generated immediately. I can tweak the font, layout, and color schemes. I can create word clouds for pre-training exercises. Due to the simplicity of its features, this site could be used for essential learning.

Why I chose this site
I found this site helpful because it creates better products----better features such as templates-sounds and easy to access.

Site Name:
TagCrowd

Site URL:
http://tagcrowd.com/

Features/Purpose/capabilities
This site can be used to create word clouds for students to reflect on their work. The features are very simple; the cloud can be created in a matter of seconds.

Why I chose this site
I chose this site for its simplicity because it is very easy to maneuver through this site.

GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
Site Name: Ed Helper

Site URL:
http://edhelper.com/teachers/graphic_organizers.htm

Features/Purpose/capabilities
This site presents graphic organizers by categories; therefore, I can easily locate the type I need. I can download or print the organizers. This site promotes essential learning.
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Why I chose this site
I chose this site because of its organizational features. I don't have to spend a lot of time searching for what I need.

Site Name:
Holt Interactive Graphic Organizers

Site URL:
http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/igo.htm

Features/Purpose/capabilities
The graphic organizers are pre-designed; just click and select a design for any instructional plan. The designs are applicable to any age group. This site promotes s essential and generative learning because it is easy to use and promotes engagement due to a variety of designs.

Why I chose this site
I chose this site because I don't have to create a graphic organizer. The site is easy to use.

PRESENTATION
Learners can import PowerPoint Presentations. Very easy to maneuver through this package and learners can access a free trial.
www.Sliderocket.com
Site Name:
SlideRocket

Site URL:
www.Sliderocket.com

Features/Purpose/capabilities
This site provides an interactive tutorial to introduce the site's features and capabilities. Learners can import PowerPoint presentations. The site promotes essential learning because the features are simple to use and the appearance promotes generative processing because the tutorial is fun. I did not want to leave the site.

Why I chose this site
The templates and colors are awesome. The features are easy to use.

Site Name:
Slide effects

Site URL:
http://www.slide-effect.com/?gclid=CO2kvruL_6kCFcPs7QodYGuC0w
Features/Purpose/capabilities
The tutorial promotes generative processing because the learner is engaged and follows the narrator to learn how the process works. The learner can incorporate movies, pictures, animation and publish to web as well as generate CD/DVDs. The site includes customized fonts and special effects.
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Why I chose this site
The site has added features that some of the others do not include-such as a tutorial to help the learner get started.

AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENT ACTIVITY
Site Name
Teacher Tube
Site URL
www.Teachertube.com
Features/Purpose/Capabilities
This site allows me to upload videos, browse categories. Site is user-friendly with easy -to- read instructions. Site is free to educators. Site promotes essential learning because of its simplicity.
Why I chose this site
This site requires very little effort and time to upload videos and photos. Provides resources in addition to uploading videos

Site Name
School tube
Site URL
http://www2.schooltube.com/Educators.aspx
Features/Purpose/Capabilities
This site presents "how to" tutorials on numerous subjects. This site promotes essential learning because the features are easy to locate and use. The site promotes generative learning because there are so many videos to watch while I learn from others.

Why I chose this site
I chose this site because there are so many excellent features such as resources, technology, lessons, and video productions.

http://www.askingpoint.com/tour/getting_started
Askingpoint.com offers a platform for use with classes, conferences or meeting where the participants can communicate in a collaborative fashion live while attending a session. The participants can be polled during a session or submit questions from any internet-connected device. The site provides the capability to link any size group into a collaborative interactive body in real-time.

http://www.mindmeister.com/30919539/five-tools-to-facilitate-active-learning
Mindmeister.com is a mind-mapping tool that serves as a collaboration tool as well as a presentation instrument. The software is sharable with Skype and Google platforms. Live sharing of the document allows more than one person to view the information at the same time with edits being visible to all parties in approximately 10 seconds.

Prezi.com offers a presentation tool to present main concepts and introduce material in a visually inspiring format. The free presentation tool allows customization of materials in a large variety of ways. The resulting product is an animation and with narration of information for collaboration. The software is very versatile and can be adapted to introductory presentations or final presentations.