Everyone knows that Powerpoint is a simple to use and straightforward application for use in the classroom. But, with everyone using the same thing our student's are loosing interest in the mundane power points. In this blog post I will go over some of the presentation tools that I like to use that you can easily implement in your classroom. There are 4 that I am going to talk about in this blog and I will also provide you with a link to the presentation tool.
#1 Prezi. This is a simple to use presentation tool that most of your kids are already familiar with. The website lets you pick a layout or theme and then you just simply add your information. You can also add/delete slides as needed as well as reorder them in a way that makes sense to you. I like to use Prezi when they have a theme that relates to my topic for the day. Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmgF-dLXv58 #2 Canva. This website allows a website that allows you to create slides with built-in high resolutions images, vectors, and text effects. Most of the elements are free but they have extra ones that cost about $1.00. Once you sign up for Canva they will run you through a tutorial which is very helpful. This is also convenient because you can give your kids a link to the notes without having to upload them to schoology. Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqYti78riU8 #3 Google Slides. This may alarm you, but you may have held the secret to creating compelling slides without even knowing it. If you have a google account visit it now! At the top right hand corner, you will see an icon that looks like nine itty-bitty squares. Click it and visit Drive. Once inside your Drive, you will be able to create presentations with Google Slides. This is a simple step up from power point that allows you to share via link or attachment. Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsUX7Piez-0 #4 Powtoon. This is perfect for creating video presentations slightly more lively and charming than the standard PowerPoint. Whether its blend of cartoony assets and sprightly animations is the right thing for you is another question. You can keep it simple and make more standard presentations or spice them up by adding animations and cartoon like images. Tutorial: https://www.powtoon.com/tutorials/
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Mrs. GallowayI am a first year teacher at Carson High School. I am teaching World History and AP World History. I am also co-coaching the women's tennis team. Archives
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