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 * Module 1: Teaching and Learning with PowerPoint**

__**Objectives**__ In this module, you will:
 * Research uses of PowerPoint in your classroom
 * Research other PowerPoint resources
 * Create a PowerPoint for your classroom

__**Introduction**__ It is not only nice to use PowerPoint for notes and lectures, but also for review games or presentations too! The purpose of this module is to give you wide exposure to the many purposeful uses of PowerPoint. You will be able to explore the resources that are available for you as well as give your ideas on how to make PowerPoint useful in your classroom.

__**Class Reading Assignment**__ Search the web for helpful sites for PowerPoint (also review those that are posted for you in the Links and Resources section below)). These can be sites with templates or examples for you to use or articles about how PowerPoints are useful in the classroom. Copy and paste three links into the blog with a brief description of each. Helpful Sites for PowerPoint blog post

__**Module 1 Action Assignment**__ In module one you will create a PowerPoint that will be __useful in your classroom__. Make sure to include the following: o Insert Images o Insert Video (optional) o Insert Sounds o MP3, Recorded sound o Insert Hyperlinks o Insert Action Buttons o Create a PowerPoint to show in class on Saturday.

//Your options regarding format and content include:// o Game show (for review, assessment, or other uses) o About you (introduction to students or to adults at conference/staff development) o Non-linear PowerPoint (Choose your own adventure, self-taught center, kiosk) o Other (instructor approved)

__**Module 1 Discussion Questions**__ Respond to the prompt below on the Innovative PowerPoint Ideas blog post: //PowerPoint can become monotonous and overdone if everyone uses it the same way. Provide some thoughtful, innovative ideas of how you could utilize PowerPoint differently in your classroom instruction. Post at least two innovative ideas in the blog post.//

__**Links and Resources**__ Scroll down to the bottom of the page. [] [] This site is a good tutorial and is good for your students. It walks you through several steps. [] Parade of Games in Powerpoint []
 * //These sites have several templates for game PPTs that you can use in your classroom.//**

__**PowerPoint Alternatives**__ //**Web-based Alternatives for Presentation Creation**// In the Web 2.0 world, presenters no longer need to be tied to just one presentation development platform. You can now create professional quality presentations right on your browser...no PowerPoint software needed! There are many benefits, such as being able to access your presentations from any computer with an Internet connection and a modern browser. These resources may also change the look and format of presentations, allowing the presenter to more likely capture the attention of the audience. Also, users can reuse images or the content of entire slides from easy to use galleries, save time and reduce headache by collaborating on a centralized web document, and distribute presentations without having to email huge PowerPoint files. Most of these services are free and relatively easy to set up. Often email validation is required for signup. Keep this tip in mind when creating these presentations with online sources: It's recommended that you resize your photos if you use some, as large files take a long time to load. Also, when you use these online sources to create presentations, they become far more accessible to your audience as you can import or export your creations or create a link to where it's hosted online (allowing you to post it to blogs, wikis, websites, etc.).

Here are a few web-based presentation creation tools to explore: [|Prezi] [|280 Slides] [|Slide]

//**Software-based Alternatives for Presentation Creation**// There is another option as well. While the online services work well, if you feel more comfortable with locally hosted and saved files in a software format, the Open Office suite (an open source Microsoft Office "competitor"), has its own presentation software called "Impress." This is an excellent option for students who do not have Microsoft Office at home and feel as if they cannot participate in multimedia projects as a result.

To download Open Office, visit this link: []


 * __PowerPoint Related Videos and Presentations__**

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