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PowerPoint isn't the flashiest ed tech tool on the block and it certainly isn't the newest. In fact, you might have read "PowerPoint" and thought "old." But as old as it is (34 years) there are new things added to it and hidden gems within it that keep it going strong. If it has been a while since you looked at PowerPoint, here are some features you might not be aware of that can be helpful to you and your students. 
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Years ago Common Craft made a fun little guide to understanding the World Cup. The guide featured a bunch of animated GIFs. It was a great example of using silent animations to explain a topic. In the years since then I've encouraged teachers to think about having students make animated GIFs to illustrate and explain concepts.
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Interact with you audience on a new level. Share your presentation with one click. Direct integration in PowerPoint.
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Want to know how to create an Interactive Timeline Or Map With PowerPoint? Check 11 steps to create an Interactive Timeline Or Map With PowerPoint. Via Baiba Svenca, Sarantis Chelmis, Mark E. Deschaine, PhD
Samuel Johnson's curator insight,
May 14, 2019 11:48 PM
This article provides a technical overview for how to create an interactive PPT and considers concepts such as 'Cognitive Load Theory' to justify suggested steps. Ensuring your presentations aren't overwhelming is important; I discussed treading the fine line between functionality and engagement in my blog here: https://diglatcqu.blogspot.com/2019/04/embedded-task-3.html
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Rather than adding "plain" screenshots to your PowerPoint presentation like 99% of people do (yawn!) follow these simple tips to make your screenshots stand out Via Baiba Svenca
Trevor Corso's curator insight,
November 2, 2016 9:20 AM
Very good tips! I will definitely start using some of these in my presentations to make my screenshots stand out.
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November 13, 2016 2:26 PM
Cómo conseguir capturas de pantalla atractivas para tu próxima presentación en Power Point.
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Adding data to PowerPoint isn’t as easy as it sounds. Let’s go over how to add interactive Infogram charts to PowerPoint Online in 5 easy steps:
Via Baiba Svenca, Miloš Bajčetić, WebTeachers, Mark E. Deschaine, PhD
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This infographic shares five tips to convert your PowerPoint presentations into engaging eLearning courses.
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This quick guide shows how you can save your PowerPoint slides as high resolution images.
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For those of you who use PowerPoint to create presentations the tips included in this post will definitely enhance your PowerPoint presentations. These tips are about how to record and add audio narration in your slide show. All the instructions mentioned below apply to PowerPoint 2010, for PowerPoint 2007 check out this resource [ http://www.emergingedtech.com/2012/12/add-voice-over-to-powerpoint-presentations-in-5-easy-steps/ ]from Emerging Ed Tech from whom I learned about these tips.
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Haiku Deck is a fantastic tool for designing slideshow presentations. The best aspect of Haiku Deck is the built-in Creative Commons image search tool.
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Creating engaging presentations and slideshows is an art that requires a lot of creativity and dedication. From the choice of pictures and graphics to the wording of text illustrating them , everything in a good presentation speaks to the readers inner eye and immediately hook them in and most of all communicate the message in a clear, concise and direct way.
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Suzanne Smith's curator insight,
November 5, 2013 6:41 AM
Desjardins' latest "You Suck At Powerpoint" will definitely reach high school audiences--except the part about paying for professional layouts. His points are emphatic, visually appealing, and memorable--something that he is urging everyone to strive for in their PPt presentations. I highly recommend this slideshow.
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All of the books, all of the blogs, all of the top Slideshare presentations on slide design make this common plea: simplify. But how simple is too simple? I had this conversation with a non-traini...
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PowerPoint isn't the flashiest ed tech tool on the block and it certainly isn't the newest. In fact, you might have read "PowerPoint" and thought "old." But as old as it is (34 years) there are new things added to it and hidden gems within it that keep it going strong. If it has been a while since you looked at PowerPoint, here are some features you might not be aware of that can be helpful to you and your students.
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We're halfway through 2020. This week I'm taking some time off from the blog to work on some other projects. The rest of this week I'm going to re-run some of the most popular posts and videos of the year so far.
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PowerPoint has become a standard presentation tool because of its user-friendliness. However, it has also led some presenters to underestimate and misuse its function as a visual aid. Three common PowerPoint areas are usually mishandled: use of images, color selection, and number of slides. Via Becky Roehrs
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theLearnia is a virtual whiteboard that allows you to record video lessons using your voice while interacting with the whiteboard (write, draw, insert images). It even allows you to import your PPT presentation and convert it to a video lesson. Via Becky Roehrs
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January 7, 2017 12:44 PM
the Learnia is now in beta: it looks like it could be an excellent tool-you can do many of the basic tasks you can in OfficeMix, without a complicated logon system to navigate.
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Besides practicing a lot, great presenters have picked up smart PowerPoint hacks (i.e., clever tips and tricks) that work well and make their job easier. Via Baiba Svenca
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It's easy to find free and low-cost graphics. But it's not always easy to edit them. This post explains how to customize illustrations in PowerPoint. Via WebTeachers
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PowerPoint's special effects can turn plain text into something worth staring at. Follow these tips to start off right.
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April 20, 2015 4:56 AM
This post can change the way you look at creating your presentation slides.
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Have you ever wanted to demonstrate a live website during a PowerPoint presentation? Here’s how you can insert a live webpage into a PowerPoint presentation so you can show the exact content you’re talking about.
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PowerPoint has earned a reputation as a relic that makes presentations less effective, but it’s a useful tool that speakers often misuse.
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Building effective PowerPoint presentations can help you succeed in the business world. Learn about putting together more effective PowerPoint presentations.
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Last month, I attended a Back to School Night for parents, sitting through presentation after presentation by teachers, some with slides that helped make their presentation a delight to listen to, an
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Whatever the reason may be, you can easily convert your PowerPoint presentation slides into a screensaver. There are many third-party applications that offer conversion and some even charge some money for it. However, if you follow the instructions in this post, you won’t have to pay or download any application or program. You can easily set a slide or two—or even your whole presentation—into a screensaver that you can always see on your desktop. Via Baiba Svenca
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July 16, 2013 12:26 PM
What a cool idea - to make a screensaver from your PowerPoint slide! The post gives you step-by-step instructions how you can do it. |
