Project #4
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The purpose for project four is to create and publish a powerpoint. I had previously created a powerpoint for my Social Studies class which was a Virtual Tour. I used Microsoft Powerpoint to create mine. My virtual tour includes information on Niagara Falls, images and includes websites that the students can click on and actaully go to view it, making them feel like they are actually there. Powerpoints can be used to present information in an organized and creative way. PowerPoint is a very useful tool for elementary classes. Students can create powerpoints to present research projects that include images, text, animation and sounds and then present it in front of their class. This enhances learning. I, as a future teacher, can use powerpoint to present a new topic to my class in a creative and organized way which will keep the students' focus. A "good" powerpoint presentation includes a light background and darker text so its easy to read, use at least 6 bullets per slide with clear and concise sentences. A "poor' powerpoint presentation lacks images, is hard to read due to color choice, has long paragraphs on each slide making it confusing and has images covering text . I believe powerpoints are an excellent resource that assist in student learning.
