Using PowerPoint in the Classroom

Second Edition
Dusti D. Howell - Emporia State University, USA
Deanne K. Howell - Emporia State University, USA
Marcus D. Childress - Emporia State University, USA
Using PowerPoint in the Classroom
May 2006 | 128 pages | Corwin
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ISBN: 9781412927987
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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.

Contents

Preface

  • Acknowledgments

About the Authors

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

References

Index

Index

Additional materials

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.

Contents

Preface

  • Acknowledgments

About the Authors

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

References

Index

Index

Additional materials

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"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.


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

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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

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