Power Point in the classroom

Young Learners Workshop

Cecilia Maller A.

General Ideas

• PowerPoint is a wonderful tool for learning in both a student and teacher-directed situation.

• It can add a new dimension to learning allowing teachers to explain abstract concepts, while accommodating all learning styles.

• Used properly, PowerPoint can be one of the most powerful tools for disseminating information ever known.

• Not effectively employed, PowerPoint could potentially confuse students and make learning a difficult process.

PowerPoint In the ClassroomWhat No One Tells You

About PowerPoint

• The web also has an overwhelming amount of well-written Articles.

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It has highlighted some favorite sites in the "Learn PowerPoint" section of this tutorial.

• 2. There are plenty of sites on the web that allow you to access many types of different media (pictures, sounds, movies, etc.) for free.

• Try:

• www.lycos.com ,

• www.av.com

• images.google.com.

• PowerPoint In the Classroom

• What's Good About PowerPoint?

• 1. PowerPoint is fun to watch and fun to make.

• 2. Used correctly, PowerPoint can accommodate all learners' needs.

• 3. It has a spell-check function! Something our black boards and overheads lack.

• 4. It motivates students when used in moderation.

• 5. It motivates everybody.

• 6. PowerPoint allows you to reflect on your lesson and correct any needed changes.

• Finally, you can create the perfect lesson!

7. Imagine to be able to print out what you did in class for students that were absent. Better yet, you can post your

presentations on-line.

• PowerPoint In the ClassroomWhat's Bad About PowerPoint?

• 1. Content can sometimes take a back seat to flash.

• 2. Computers crash, networks go down, viruses can plague computers!

• Always have a back-up plan!

• 3. Overuse can bore learners and diminish PowerPoint's effectiveness.

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• The Bottom Line

• When it comes to enhancing learning, black boards are good, overheads are better, but PowerPoint is the best.

• Once you start your voyage, don't forget to look back and ask yourself: "Is this making me a better teacher?" If the answer is no, see if someone else in your building can use your equipment.

• Technology is a lot of things, but it shouldn't take the place of well-polished traditional methods of teaching and learning.

• It is meant to help you- teaching and learning.

• PowerPoint In the Classroom

• Learn PowerPoint

• Below you will find a number of sites that can help you learn the basic use of PowerPoint. Free Resources For Learning PowerPoint:

• Electric Teacher- A 5 part tutorial on the practical use of PowerPoint.

• Microsoft's Offical PowerPoint Site

• PowerPoint in the Classroom- Probably the best resource on the web for teachers.

• Be sure to test your presentation before using them with your classes.