Powerpoint+Tips+and+Resources

Some of the PowerPoint Tips we talked about in class: 1) Use an ubiquitous coding system in your PowerPoint to make sure the students know what is important to write. a. For example, any writing that is RED is what students should copy in their notes, or any slide that has a symbol (e.g. a pencil, star, etc.) means the students need to take notes 2) Use animations effectively and structure your questions so the answers pop up after they are elicited from students 3) If projecting onto a chalkboard, make sure the text will be visible from all areas of the classroom. a. Test the PowerPoint to make sure it shows up well on whatever is the projection surface b. Projecting onto a chalkboard allows you to provide //ad hoc// additions during the lesson, such as extra details, highlighting important information, etc. 4) If you are using a smart board with PowerPoint touching the board could move the show to the next slide. 5) Don't use PowerPoint, use SmartBoard software with slides to create interactive presentations. 6) Have a student work as your "PowerPoint Assistant," whose responsibility is to move the slides forward. a. Allows you to circulate throughout the room

Any addendums to this list are welcomed and encouraged.

Here is an example of a PowerPoint I used to teach the Levels of Cellular Organization. I got some good feedback on it although it is quite basic and includes a review game with questions at the end. .

Here is another example of a PowerPoint I use with my Special Ed 6th graders. The presentation is on the water cycle, and the lesson revolved around "making" notes, which were Water Cycle bracelets.

Here is a great website full of science Related JPEG files that go great in PPT presentations. Mostly Physics/Chemistry/Biology materials. http://www.learning-connections.co.uk/clipart/phys_index.html

In addition, it might be helpful to actually put notes into a Harvard outline. This allows students follow along with your notes while you talk. You can eventually ween you students off of this format, but it is good for the beginning of the year when they do not know how to actually take notes, and great for younger students who might not know exactly what notes to take.
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