1.  Log onto computer  Open Internet Explorer  URL - http://hughespgasd.wikispaces.com/PowerPoint

2. Teacher Training Renee Hughes rhughes@pgasd.com

3.  Sometimes called "presentation graphics“  Application program used to create sequences of words and pictures ◦ Tell a story ◦ Help support a speech or public presentation of information http://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/0,,sid9_gci212826,00.html

4.  Microsoft PowerPoint  Lotus Freelance Graphics  Adobe Persuasion  Corel Presentations  Open Office Impress  Zoho Show

5.  Appeals to our digital native students  Introduces and reinforces content with meaningful graphic support  Develops a variety of digital literacy  Learning tool to teach skills

6.  Digital Literacy  Global Literacy  Technology Literacy  Visual Literacy  Information Literacy

7.  Research Skills  Writing Skills  Organization Skills  Technology Skills  Presentation Skills  Interview Skills  Interpersonal Skills  Problem-Solving Skills  Assessment Skills

8.  Not knowing where to start  Access to technology hardware and software  Limited ability to save from the Internet  Time consuming  Copyright and intellectual property issues

9.  Know your audience  Know your purpose  Know your content  Know the power of multimedia

10. Let’s create an effective PowerPoint Presentation!