Feature Friday

Power Point in the Classroom

What is Power Point? (adapted from wikipedia) Microsoft Office Power Point is a presentation program developed for computers. In PowerPoint text, graphics, movies, music, and other objects are inserted on individual pages or “slides”. You can make a Power Point presentation for any topic and customize it with text, graphics, and music to engage the audience.
Why use Power Point in the Classroom? Power Point is particularly helpful when used in the classroom as it can “hook” the learner and make learning more fun. When using PPT’s set to music you can time your slide transitions and advance the slides automatically so there is no need for you to be right next to your computer when the show plays. PPT’s also support the use of animations; you can animate objects in PPT or insert movie clips to make your presentations more fun.
How do you use PPT in the classroom? Power Points can be used on a daily basis.  You can show morning songs, such as Days of the Week, as well as many other educational songs to go with your themes or units of study. You can place Power Points in your computer area and use for listening activities, discovery activities, phonics activities, math and vocabulary activities. There are SO many ways to use them in the classroom.  Below are some great resources for Power Points. Try them in your classroom!

PPT Links
Kelly’s Kindergarten
Prekinders
Calico Cookie
Dr. Jean