Presentation+Materials

Presentations are a useful way to share information with a large group, whether that be students or adults. There are a number of great tools to do so available each with their own advantages. However, it is important to keep in mind the amount of information and how it is presented. Using presentation tools such as those below provide a great way to share information but can be ineffective if too cumbersome and disorganized...

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An interesting idea I learned about from Susan Payne this last year is a presentation technique called Pecha Kucha. Essentially presenters are limited to 20 slides that change every 20 seconds. The technique limits the amount of information per slide and forces the presenter to move through the presentation consistently. Here is an article and video to describe the process further.

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 * Unit Objectives:**
 * **Identify** how to use presentation programs to enhance information sharing in the classroom.
 * **Create** a presentation that can be used in the classroom.
 * **Identify** how presentation tools can be used for educational assessments
 * Required Readings:**
 * **Google App Module 4, Chapter 5: Presentations**


 * Presentation Assignment Rubric: **
 * || **Not Proficient (3)** || **Proficient (4)** || **Exceeds Proficiency (5)** ||
 * **Classroom Presentation** || * Incomplete presentation or a presentation that is inappropriate for the classroom
 * Presentation is not creative, includes no or limited graphics/images, and contains significant formatting errors || * Presentation (Google, Keynote, Prezi, or PowerPoint) that can be used in the classroom on a topic of your choosing
 * The presentation is creative, includes at least one graphic/image, and contains no to little formatting errors || * Presentation (Google, Keynote, Prezi, or PowerPoint) that can be used in the classroom on a __#|topic__ of your choosing
 * Presentation is extensively creative, includes a wide variety of graphics/images, includes an embedded video, and contains no formatting errors ||
 * **Assessment Tool** || * Tool is identified but discussion does not describe how it can be used as an assessment tool within the classroom and/or is not at least one paragraph or two minute video clip || * Describes how one of the presentation tools discussed can be used as an assessment tool within the classroom in a minimum of one paragraph or a maximum of a two minute video clip
 * Description includes tool, how students will use the tool, and value of using technological to increase student learning || * Describes how one of the presentation tools discussed can be used as an assessment tool within the classroom in a minimum of one paragraph or a maximum of a two minute video clip
 * Description includes tool, how students will use the tool, and value of using technological tool to increase student learning
 * Creates an assignment/activity that could be used for assessment in which student(s) use one of the presentation resources presented to complete the assignment ||

**PowerPoint:**
PowerPoint is probably the most familiar and common presentation tool. Microsoft's program is relatively straight forward and usually simple to use. //**PowerPoint Resources:**//
 * Microsoft How to Videos
 * Free PowerPoint Templates
 * Automatically Advancing Slide Transitions

**Keynote:**
Keynote is part of Apple's iWork suite and answer to PowerPoint. It has a similar purpose, but, in my opinion, has more options to share and present the presentation. Further, I feel that the themes are more attractive and animations/transitions more appealing. It is really a personal preference between PowerPoint & Keynote as they are both useful. Apple's Keynote website has a multitude of how to videos for the most commonly used tools.
 * //Keynote Resources//:**
 * Apple Keynote

**Google Presentations:**
Google Presentations are part of the Google Documents suite. With an account, users can create free presentations. Although the themes and settings are less effective than those found in Keynote and PowerPoint, Google Presentations are easily published or embedded on a website or blog. __**Once embedded, any changes made to the presentation are automatically updated on the blog or website.**__ Additionally, presentations can be created in PowerPoint (saved as a 2003 file only) or Keynote and uploaded to Google Presentations. The theme and graphics will be converted to Google Presentations automatically (this is my current preferred method).

From Google: "Developing your slide presentations online in Google Docs makes it easy to share and __#|work__ concurrently on slides with others. With the ability to add drawings, images, and video, you can use presentations for a variety of projects."

Some examples of how teachers can use online presentations: Some examples of how students can use online presentations:
 * Showcase student work on a class website with embedded presentations
 * Create templates that outline specific topics for student presentations
 * Publish “how-to” presentations with screenshots and videos
 * Design certificates to print or to send virtually
 * Create a slideshow with pictures for a class project
 * Collaborate easily for group presentations
 * Storyboard videos, comic strips, written assignments

**//Google Presentation Resources://**

 * Create & Format Presentations
 * Edit & Format Slides
 * Share & Publish Presentations
 * Prepare & Deliver a Presentation: Adding speaker notes, control appearance of objects, group chat during a presentation.

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**Prezi:**
A Prezi is a presentation tool that moves through information by zooming on words, pictures, or diagrams selected by the author. Personally, I feel it is far more engaging and entertaining than a traditional PowerPoint or Keynote presentation. Additionally, they are fun to make and a hit with students. Prezi requires a sign-up to use, but is free. Prezi's can be embedded into a blog or website. media type="youtube" key="pxhqD0hNx4Q?version=3" height="349" width="560"
 * //Prezi Resources://**
 * How to Videos from Prezi

**Slidestaxx:**
Slidestaxx is a web program that allows you to create a slide show from websites, videos, or images on the internet. You can create a captain for each slide or allow the media to speak for itself. The final product can be embedded in a website or blog. I have recently just discovered this site and have not yet tried it, but it looks promising and has great potential for the classroom.

**Knovio** :
Another new tool I just discovered is Knovio. The free program, with sign-up, is brand new and is in the testing phase. However users can create a video presentation of a slideshow and video recording. All that is required is the slideshow and a webcam to record your video. This could be a great service to prepare an explanation of your powerpoint that can be embedded in a blog or website.

Classroom Presentation Examples:
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Presentation Example:
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By Ryan W.

Presentation Assignment:
Your Brain by Kim Brown

Welcome to Physical Science by Michelle Rhee

2nd grade ~ 80% Meeting (Durham Elementary) by Sheri LeDrew

Carol Rutschman: Welcome to Math with Mojo

[|Kim McDill's Open House (Still in progress)]

[|Meet Mrs. Heath Presentation (in progress)]

Jessica Blount's Characterization Presentation (in progress)

[|Harry Achilles presentation]

Joyce Woods: Revised Blooms For Teachers

John's Prezi

[|Jen Cannon's Early Explorers of America]

[|Pam Soderquist's 1st grade Daily Routine]