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Teaching Resources for PowerPoint and other Presentation Software

Look here for teaching resources for PowerPoint and other presentation software such as Windows Movie Maker. These tutorials include step by step examples of using these teaching resources for PowerPoint, Windows Movie Maker, and OpenOffice Impress.
  1. PowerPoint Lesson Plans (37)
  2. Movie Maker Lesson Plans (9)
  3. Glossary
  4. Whiteboards
  5. Printing in PowerPoint

Technology in the Classroom

Elementary and Secondary School lessons using multimedia. Make it fun to learn in your classroom

Seasonal Story Writing Templates Using PowerPoint

Write seasonal stories using PowerPoint story writing templates.

9 Tips for Students - Classroom Presentations Worthy of an "A"

Make classroom presentations worthy of an "A". Students of all ages can create multimedia presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint. Teach students how, using these online tutorials and tips. Integrate technology easily, into your classroom.

What is Presentation Software?

A brief overview of what is presentation software.

4 Beginner's Guides to Creating Presentations

PowerPoint and Windows Movie Maker 101. Learn how to use PowerPoint and Windows Movie Maker. Use these Beginner's Guides to create presentations in PowerPoint 2007, earlier versions of PowerPoint or Windows Movie Maker

Video - Steps to Make a PowerPoint Presentation

From the boardroom to the classroom, PowerPoint is an effective tool in creating dynamic presentations and demonstrations. Get started in PowerPoint with this tutorial.

Lesson Plans Using PowerPoint and Windows Movie Maker

Multimedia lesson plans using PowerPoint or Windows Movie Maker help teachers to integrate technology into the classroom. The lesson plans are fun and kids love the new skills they learn.

10 Most Common Presentation Mistakes

This article will help you identify the ten most common presentation mistakes. Are you guilty of one or more of these?

Presentation Tips for a Winning Presentation

Avoid common presenter mistakes. Learn how to make an effective and successful presentation.

PowerPoint Presentations - The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

The good, bad and ugly features of PowerPoint presentations.

Add an Excel Chart to Your PowerPoint Presentation

Add an existing Excel chart to your PowerPoint presentation.

Video - Create a Family Tree Using PowerPoint

Create a family tree using PowerPoint. Personalize and share your family history and ancestry by creating a family tree using the organization chart in PowerPoint.

Develop Story Writing Skills Using PowerPoint

PowerPoint story templates are fun ways to help students develop writing and story telling skills while learning how to use PowerPoint at the same time. Integrate literacy and technology into the classroom.

PowerPoint Story Templates

PowerPoint story templates are wonderful tools to integrate literacy and technology into the classroom.

Make a Family Tree - Use PowerPoint's Organization Chart

Microsoft PowerPoint has a feature called the Organization Chart. It is primarily used in business to show the company structure. By using it in a different manner, you can create a family tree.

PowerPoint Template - Multiple Choice Quizzes

PowerPoint template for a multiple choice quiz. This pictorial step by step tutorial shows you how the PowerPoint template can be modified to suit your needs for any multiple choice quiz.

PowerPoint Template Text Instructions - Multiple Choice Quiz

Text instructions for using my PowerPoint template for a multiple choice quiz. The template can be modified to suit your needs for any multiple choice quiz or a true and false quiz.

Presentations Strategies for Learning Disabled Kids

Presenting before a group causes jitters for most of us. Students with learning disabilities are no exception. Regardless of your child’s specific type of learning disability, here are some tips to help her create and deliver a terrific presentation for school.

Create Classroom Games and Quizzes Using Invisible Hyperlinks

Invisible hyperlinks, also known as invisible buttons, make it easy to create classroom games or quizzes in PowerPoint. By clicking on an object on the slide, the viewer is sent to a response slide. Great for multiple choice quizzes or "What is?" types of questions for younger children. A great teaching resource tool and an easy way to...

Optimize Photos to Use in Presentations

Optimize your photos before you use them in PowerPoint or Windows Movie Maker presentations. Microsoft Office Picture Manager is a quick and easy tool to use to optimize photos.

How to Lose an Audience in 10 Easy Ways

How to lose an audience in 10 easy ways. Presentation tips using PowerPoint.

Graduation Presentations Using Windows Movie Maker

Make a winning graduation presentation using Windows Movie Maker. These tips will help you to make the best graduation presentation ever.

10 Tips Away from a Very Special Graduation Presentation

Make a winning graduation presentation using PowerPoint. These 10 tips will help you to make the best graduation presentation ever.

Jeopardy™ Style Games for the Classroom

Lots of PowerPoint presentations made in the style of the television game show Jeopardy™ covering many different curriculum areas in a variety of grade levels.

Ideas for Using PowerPoint in the Classroom

A variety of ideas for using PowerPoint in the classroom -- either as activities or for teaching concepts.

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