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PowerPoint

What is PowerPoint?

PowerPoint is a program which is part of the Microsoft Office collection. It is a presentation program which can be run on Mac OS and Microsoft Windows. Many people use it in the world for many different reasons. It is a very popular tool for use in presentations and was developed by Bob Gaskin and Dennis Austin in 1987.

How can PowerPoint be used in the classroom?

PowerPoint can be used for many differerent reasons in the classroom. Students are able to create PowerPoints for presentations and for classroom work such as projects and activities. Teachers are able to use PowerPoints to enhance the students learning with visuals while teaching as well as putting the notes for the class in a show. It gives the students something more colorful and organized to look at during the class period. This would help them to be more innterested and learn more.

Good Example of a PowerPoint

The following is an example of a PowerPoint that I found about paragraphs. I would also possibly be able to use this in my classroom in the future:

Paragraph Powerpoint

Link to My Example

Below is a slideshow of the PowerPoint that I made. It was made on our group Wiki topic of Blogs.

How does PowerPoint meets NET standards?

National Educational Technology Standards for Students:  The Next Generation

1.    Creativity and Innovation 

a.      apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes.

b.     create original works as a means of personal or group expression.

2.  Communication and Collaboration 

a.  communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats.

3.  Research and Information Fluency  

a. locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media.

b. evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks.

4.  Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving & Decision-Making 

a. plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project.

5.  Digital Citizenship 

a. advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology.

c. demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning.

6. Technology Operations and Concepts 

a. understand and use technology systems.

b. select and use applications effectively and productively.

d. transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies.