Presentations
(1) Presentations
Presentation software provides teachers the opportunity to display text and graphics in a slide show fashion. PowerPoint and Keynote are two of the most popular presentation tools. Teachers and professors make extensive use of presentations, but many are concerned about the potentially negative effects such presentations can have on instruction.
- Abuses of PowerPoint presentations - After reading the articles on the educational use
and abuse of presentation software, summarize how presentations
should be constructed and delivered to maximize learning and minimize
abuse.
- Adapted ppt - Locate and and download one or more PowerPoint presentations relevant to your teaching needs. Include the URL of the location from which you obtained them and summarize the PowerPoint and where in your curriculum you will use it. Make adaptations to the file and attach it. (a) Provide an electronic copy of your presentation (ppt format) at the bottom of the assignment page. You may need to enable attachments in page settings. (b) Convert the presentation to a Google presentation and embed it into your website.
- New ppt - Make a PowerPoint presentation to teach a lesson in your subject area, keeping in mind the principles you have outlined above and the guidelines provided (see tutorial). Your presentation should include numerous graphics and be at least 10 slides in length. (a) Provide an electronic copy of your presentation (ppt format) at the bottom of the assignment page. You may need to enable attachments in page settings. (b) Convert the presentation to a Google presentation and embed it into your website.
(2) Collaborative Presentations
- Contribute to a collaborative online presentation. Embed this presentation.
(3) Concept Maps
- Develop a concept
map relevant to your curriculum. It must include both graphics and text. The concept map should appear clean and organized and be able to help learners master new concepts.