Author: Amanda K. Bevis

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Introduction

Visual presentations have been around in the classroom beginning with the use of the chalkboard and chalk. Teachers used this medium to display the solving of math problems, language mechanics, science formulas and more. Later the overhead projector was a new technology that added more interaction with ease. Teachers could pre-print or copy information on a sheet, then write and wipe.

The introduction of Microsoft PowerPoint brought a new era of creating and presenting information. Probably the most widely used software application for the novice and advanced. It has built-in templates that conforms us to present information in a certain way. Over the past years, more and more are we looking outside of the box to create presentations still with this application.

Other technological advances have brought interactive whiteboards to the classroom; while Presentations 2.0 have brought our creativity and instruction to the world.

Traditional Examples for Teaching

• Fractions - This was created using PowerPoint. It can be used as a class presentation or individually.
• Jeopardy Math - A game based on the gameshow 'Jeopardy' created using PowerPoint.
• Internet 4 Classrooms - Ideas for using PowerPoint in the classroom.

Web 2.0 tools have provided an array of mediums to disseminate information to students, colleagues, co-workers, etc. without physically being on location. In addition, a new concept has emerged in the way information is presented. The message is no longer lists and bullet points, but a visual message that entices and engages us to think beyond the words. View the presentations below.

Presentations Unleashed

• Shift Happens (older version vs. newer version)
• Dick Hardt - Identity 2.0

Using Presentation 2.0 Tools

Click here to see a list of presentation tools and features. Scroll down to 'Presentation Tools'. A great list created by Angela Christoper & Jennifer Nelson, fellow IDT classmates.

• Zoho Show tutorial - This tutorial will include the use of Remote Presentation to host multiple users that includes chat and sharing your desktop.
• Slideshare - Take a quick tour.
• Comparison of Slideshare and Zoho Show
• Slidecasting - add audio to your presentation. (FAQs)
• SlideBurner
• SlideBoom - Able to retain most of animation from PowerPoint
  
• Top Ten Presentation Software - These are applications are not Web 2.0 tools.

What can a presentation do for you?

Mr. Presentation - Ethos3's Slidespace
An entry in the Worlds Best Presentation Contest 2008

The 20 minute video below illustrates how to use PowerPoint effectively.

Presentation Tips

• Life after Death by PowerPoint - A must see video! A good PowerPoint presentation on bad PowerPoint presentation.

• Webinar: Creating Powerful Presentations with Nancy Duarte
• Tips for Remote Presenters - Nancy Duarte
• Top Ten Slide Tips

• Presentation Zen - A good resource for preparing, creating, and delivering a presentation.

Resources

• Dr. Clif Mims, retrieved from http://clifmims.com/blog/archives/5

• Ideas for using PowerPoint in the classroom, retrieved from http://www.internet4classrooms.com/ideas_pp.htm, July 27, 2008.

Ongoing Conversation

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