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Welcome to Introduction to PowerPoint

Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint

Teacher TrainingRenee Hughes

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Sometimes called "presentation graphics“ Application program used to create

sequences of words and pictures ◦ Tell a story ◦ Help support a speech or public presentation of

information

What Is Presentation Software?

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Microsoft PowerPoint Lotus Freelance Graphics Adobe Persuasion Corel Presentations Open Office Impress Zoho Show

Examples of Presentation Software

Appeals to our digital native students Introduces and reinforces content with

meaningful graphic support Develops a variety of digital literacy Learning tool to teach skills

What Are The Benefits Of Using Presentations In The Classroom?

Digital Literacy Global Literacy Technology Literacy Visual Literacy Information Literacy

Student Literacy

Research Skills Writing Skills Organization Skills

Technology Skills Presentation Skills

Interview Skills Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Assessment Skills

An Effective Learning Tool for Students

Not knowing where to start Access to technology hardware and

software Limited ability to save from the Internet Time consuming Copyright and intellectual property issues

Challenges to Students Creating Digital Stories/Presentations

Know your audience Know your purpose Know your content Know the power of multimedia

Guidelines For Creating A Good PowerPoint Presentation

Let’s create an effective

PowerPoint Presentation!

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