HyperMedia in the classroom

Using PowerPoint as a multimedia tool

Microsoft PowerPoint is a multimedia presentation program. It can be used to create dynamic presentations that include graphics, animation, sound, video and more. But PowerPoint can go far beyond the typical presenting information overkill.

PowerPoint is a wonderful tool for learning in both a student and teacher-directed situation. It can add a new dimension to learning allowing teachers to explain abstract concepts, while accommodating all learning styles. Used properly, PowerPoint can be one of the most powerful tools for disseminating information ever known. Employed inappropriately, PowerPoint could potentially confuse students and make learning a difficult process.

It can be used to:

• create a tutorial
• publish a review lesson
• design reports
• publish an autobiography
• create a quiz
• create a presentation for Open House
• the possibilities are endless

Scoring Power Points by Jamie McKenzie

PowerPoint is not just for presentations. You will have opportunities to use this presentation program to create graphically enhanced information and instructions for learning centers, create tutorials, reviews, or quizzes for individual students and display student work and curriculum materials for student led conferences and evaluations.

This assignment is designed for you to demonstrate your proficiency for using PowerPoint and your ability to integrate technology to meet curricular goals. You are required to create a PowerPoint in a non-linear application (traditional presentation will not meet the requirement) to actively engage your students in the learning process.

Student Work Examples

PowerPoint 1

PowerPoint 2

PowerPoint 3

PowerPoint 4

Internet PowerPoint 1 (Must be viewed in Internet Explorer)

Internet PowerPoint 2 (Must be viewed in Internet Explorer)

Assignment Requirements

• The presentation cannot be a basic PowerPoint presentation that you typically hear in class. You must create a dynamic interactive presentation that engages your students in the learning process.
• The presentation is enhanced with the use of non-linear links (at least five non-linear links)
• The presentation has appropriate links to the Internet (at least two links that enhanses your interactive hypermedia presentation)
• The presentation used appropriate design
• The presentation included animations of graphics and lettering
• The presentation included appropriate use of sound
• The presentation has notes for at least two slides
• Assignment provides a clear understanding of integrating technology into the classroom for the teaching and learning process.
  

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