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Using PowerPoint in the Classroom - Book Cover Look Inside

Using PowerPoint in the Classroom

Engage students with PowerPoint-infused lessons!

Grab students' attention with dynamic PowerPoint presentations and lessons. Whether you are new to this powerful software or already use it in the classroom, this updated manual provides step-by-step, proven tactics for using PowerPoint to boost student learning.

Second edition highlights include:

  • PC- and Mac-compatible guidelines for XP, Mac 2000, and more
  • New tips on sharpening presentation skills
  • "Troubleshooting tips," screen shots, specific examples, and "Quick Review" sections for easy implementation
  • Strategies for using graphics, graphs, sound effects, and animation to drive home message points

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Using PowerPoint in the Classroom - Book Cover Look Inside
Product Details
  • Grade Level: PreK-12
  • ISBN: 9781412927987
  • Published By: Corwin
  • Year: 2006
  • Page Count: 128
  • Publication date: May 18, 2006
Price: $26.95
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Description

Description

"This book is easy to use and follow, and it has helped me successfully create PowerPoint presentations. It certainly is a good reference tool that will help the novice and will serve as a troubleshooting tool for anyone."
-Jim Hoogheem, Former Elementary School Principal

Engage students with PowerPoint-infused lessons!

Do you want to grab students' attention with dynamic lessons? Wish you could leverage technology to create a learning-rich environment? Now you can, with this updated user-friendly manual that walks you through every aspect of effectively creating and delivering PowerPoint presentations.

Key features of this second edition include:

  • PC- and Mac-compatible instructions and screenshots updated for the latest versions
  • New tips covering presentation, design elements, and delivery skills
  • "Troubleshooting tips," screen shots, specific examples, and "Quick Review" sections
  • Strategies for using graphics, graphs, sound effects, and animation

Whether you are new to PowerPoint or already use it in the classroom, this book provides step-by-step, proven steps for creating "Wow!" presentations and lessons.

Author(s)

Author(s)

Dusti Howell photo

Dusti Howell
Deanne Howell photo

Deanne Howell
Marcus Childress photo

Marcus Childress
Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

About the Authors

Introduction to Microsoft ® PowerPoint ®: Directions

This Book Contains the Following Helpful Features

What PowerPoint Version am I Using?

Using the Mouse

Launching PowerPoint

Starting With a Blank Slide

Understanding Menus, Icons (Buttons) and Keyboard Commands

Toolbars

Undoing Mistakes

What Does This Button Do?

Help is Only a Click Away

Quick Review

2. Creating a New Slide Show

Book Report Scenario

Creating the Title Slide

Creating the Second and Third Slide

Creating the Fourth Slide

Saving a Slide Show

Applying a Design Template

Viewing Slides in Slide Sorter View

Modifying Text

Quick Review

3. Adding Graphs and Graphics

Adding a Slide With a Graph

Adding Graphics

The Drawing Toolbar

Quick Review

4. Special Effects

WIN XP

WIN 00 and MAC

All Versions

Quick Review

5. Presentation Delivery

Adding Speaker Notes

Printing

Final Preparation for Presenting

Quick Review

6. Classroom Applications

Develop a Custom School Template

Adding a Gradient Background With School Colors

Adding a School Logo (Importing a Picture)

Saving a Customized Template for Future Use

Creating a Class/Team Yearbook Slideshow

Creating a Looping Slide Show

Adding Student Narrations to Showcase Student Work

Recommendations for PowerPoint in the Classroom

Application Ideas for the Classroom Teacher

Application Ideas for Students

Quick Review

7. Presentation Pointers

Presentation Design

Text and Type

Tips for Creating Overhead Transparencies

Design devices

Graphs

Special Effects

The Delivery

Technology Tips

Quick Review

References

Index

Reviews

Reviews

Quote by Jim Hoogheem, Former Elementary School Principal: I found this book to be easy to use and to follow and it helped me be successful in creating a PowerPoint presentation. It certainly is a good reference tool that will help the novice and will serve as a trouble-shooting tool for anyone.
I found this book to be easy to use and to follow and it helped me be successful in creating a PowerPoint presentation. It certainly is a good reference tool that will help the novice and will serve as a trouble-shooting tool for anyone.
Jim Hoogheem
Former Elementary School Principal

    Other Titles in: Teaching Methods & Learning Styles | Classroom Applications of Technology

    Price: $26.95
    Volume Discounts applied in Shopping Cart

    Review Copies

    This book is not available as a review copy.