PowerPoint

What is PowerPoint?
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 * __** PowerPoint **__ is a graphic presentation program that is widely available and used for teaching and training in classroom and business settings.
 * __ PowerPoint __** is an effective and engaging tool for communication, visualization, and graphic representation.
 * __ PowerPoint __** offers word processing, outlining, drawing, graphing, and presentation management tools -- all designed to be easy to use and learn.
 * __ PowerPoint __** is a flexible, versatile, and easy-to-use tool.
 * __ PowerPoint __** is a powerful multimedia tool that reaches students with **__different learning styles__**.

PowerPoint and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
> UDL is a research-based framework for designing curriculum - that is, educational goals, methods, materials, and assessments - that enable all individuals to gain knowledge, skills, and enthusiasm for learning. This is accomplished by simultaneously providing rich supports for learning and reducing barriers to the curriculum, while maintaining high achievement standards for all students. Universal Design for Learning calls for................ //** Multiple means of representation **//, to give learners various ways of acquiring information and knowledge, //**Multiple means of action and expression**//, to provide learners alternatives for demonstrating what they know, and //**Multiple means of engagement**//, to tap into learners' interests, offer appropriate challenges and increase motivation || __** Possibilities - Books **__ **__Special Note:__** When adapting a purchased book for use by students with disabilitiies, ** copyright information ** from the original book must be included in the PowerPoint book. Copyright Law neccesitates ownership of the original book in order to scan images and make an adapted PowerPoint book. //Include statement such as:// //This book was adapted from the original book purchased by **__NAME__**. This adapted book is to be used by students with disabilities. Other uses are again Copyright.// Personal stories (All about me, etc.) Illustrated stories Creative writing Embed core words in stories (spelling, vocabulary, etc.) Retell or paraphrase a story Compare and contrast Build and assess reading comprehension Cooperative group books Social stories (appropriate greetings, bullying, etc.) Recreate books Stories with songs, poems, or rhymes Use experiences as the story base (field trips, class jobs, cooking activities, etc.) Introduction of facts (history, science, geography, etc.) Review of material (famous explorers, math facts, etc.) Use predictable text (blank filling, change of one word or phrase on each page, etc.) Large and highly visible print (choral reading, focus on certain text, etc.) Tar Heel Reader -- This site includes a collection of free, easy-to-ready, accessible PowerPoint books on a variety of topics. You may also write your own books and publish them to the site. Special Education Technology - British Columbia -- This site includes sample PowerPoint books and instructions on how to create PP books. Assistive Technology Training Online Project -- This site provides tutorials on developing PowerPoint books and a template to get you started. Region 2 Digital Lending Library -- This is a digital lending library designed for professionals in the state of Florida, to help them serve the students. The site includes a variety of digital resources including PowerPoint books, tutorials, and links to other PowerPoint resources. Cobb County School District (Georgia) -- The educators in this school district have contributed a variety of ideas, templates, and several web-based examples of books developed with PowerPoint. Priory Woods School and Arts College -- Explore the "RESOURCES" on this site which includes some PowerPoint books and a PowerPoint storybook template. ||
 * PowerPoint can expand learning opportunities for ALL individuals through **__Universal Design for Learning.__**
 * PowerPoint is an effective multimedia tool for accessing or expressing information through digital books. PowerPoint is a program that consists of individual pages or "slides" which can easily be designed into a book format to meet the needs, interests, and abilities of different learners/readers.
 * PowerPoint books can be designed with symbol or picture supported text.
 * PowerPoint books can be designed to include speech, sounds, and music.
 * PowerPoint books can be designed for easy page turning with the click of a mouse, limited keystrokes, and switch access.
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__ **Possibilities - Language Arts** __ Alphabet and phonics Embed core (vocabulary, spelling, etc.) words Capitalization and punctuation Adjectives and adverbs Nouns and verbs Synonyms and antonyms Sentence fragments Poetry Literature Book reports Research projects Pete's PowerPoint Station -- This site includes free Language Arts presentations in PowerPoint format. Mrs. Caro's PowerPoint Resources || Flash cards - Slides can be printed or saved as jpg extensions and uploaded to an Ipod. Concept maps Note taking aids Provide step-by-step instructions with text, audio, or picture symbols. MES-English -- This site includes a variety of FREE worksheets and PowerPoint flash cards. Brillkids Learning Systems - Some free PowerPoint flash cards for early learning are included on this site. The pictures are very colorful. Lee Summitt's Technology Integration - There are several valuable links and usefull tools on this website. ||
 * PowerPoint can provide a variety of methods for instructing and assessing language arts. Review of material is an excellent way to use PowerPoint for the language arts. Projects can focus on early learning with the alphabet to book reports.
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 * __ Possibilities - Study Tools __**
 * PowerPoint is an excellent study tool. The slide format can easily be set up as flashcards, and the built-in notetaking option can enhance learning.
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**__ Possibilities - Research __**
Student research can be guided or directed by embedding links into PowerPoint. Create a WebQuest in PowerPoint. A WebQuest is a directed inquiry which often includes an introduction, specific tasks to complete the required quest, an evaluation, and a conclusion. Researched topics can also be presented through PowerPoint in an informative and engaging process. The ease of adding tables, photos, videos, etc. can enhance the project for both the learner and the audience. __**Resources:**__ PowerPoint Tips: Create a WebQuest in PowerPoint New York Net Resources for Teachers Project Page - This link includes several sample PowerPoint projects and technology integrated learning experiences across several disciplines. New York Net Resources for Teachers (English and Language Arts) - This link includes several sample PowerPoint projects and technology integrated learning experiences. || **__Possibilities - Communication__** Welcome Message Calendar of Events Schedule for the Day "To Do" Task List Classroom Rules || __**Possibilities - Collaboration and Teamwork**__ Team Games Peer Editing Students with different abilities working together Group Projects __ Possibilities - Math __ Number Value and Recognition Greater Than/Less Than Fractions Addition and Subtraction Multiplication and Division Word Problems Pete's PowerPoint Station - This site is a collection of free resources. Sample PowerPoint projects across multiple disciplines, templates, and clipart are available. You will definitely want to check out this site. PowerPoint for Teachers by Ellen Finkelstein and Pavel Samsonov - This is a companion website for their book //PowerPoint for Teachers:// //Dynamic Presentation and Interactive Classroom Projects//. This site includes several free PowerPoint project examples, tips, and links to other valuable resources. Jefferson County Schools Math Presentations (Dandridge, TN) - This excellent school website offers public availability of these math-related PowerPoint instructional tools. ||
 * Many resources are built into PowerPoint to assist with the research process. The "Review Ribbon" in PowerPoint 2007 offers a "Research" option. The Research Task Pane makes it easy to search encyclopedias and dictionaries.
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 * PowerPoint can be utilized as a communication tool. Any topic can be communicated through the slide presentation. The looping feature allows for a scrolling message. Directions or additional content can be added to presentations or projects throught the the note option, and suggestions or positive notations may be communicated through the comment feature (Review Ribbon).
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 * The projects which can be completed through PowerPoint provide natural opportunities for students to work together in teams or as partners.
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 * Build a story
 * Project divided into parts
 * PowerQuest (WebQuest)
 * News Report
 * Solve mysteries and problems ||
 * PowerPoint is an excellent tool for problem-based learning. Students can solve problems, or they can create their own problems. Graphics and pictures can easily be inserted to represent mathematical equations.
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**__ Possibilities - Games __**

 * Games can be developed with PowerPoint that support learning objectives. Classroom games can be engaging and educational.

Jeopardy Hollywood Squares Twenty Questions Who Wants to be a ...........?
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Parade of Games in PowerPoint - This site is devoted to PowerPoint games. There are a variety templates of popular game show themes. The templates are free for educational purposes.
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Lee's Summit, MO R-7 School District Game Resources - This site provides a table of links to PowerPoint game templates and resources.

Technology Tidbits - A Resource for Integrating Technology into Your Classroom (Leanna Prater, Lexington, KY) - This site includes multiple ideas, examples, and templates for integrating technology into the classroom. Check out the the link to PowerPoint games.

[|uncw.edu/EDGAMES] - Use games to enhance your classroom teaching. - Some fabulous PowerPoint game templates are included on this site by Dr. Jeff Ertzberger at the School of Education UNCW in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Homemade PowerPoint Games - PowerPoint games can be shared and downloaded on this site which is managed by an online community of teachers, parents, students, and software developers who promote experiential learning.

Be a Gameshow Host - Check out this wiki for a variety of PowerPoint game templates and resources.

powerpointgames - This site includes a variety of PowerPoint game templates and other interactive options and ideas. || . ||