Using+Pesentation++to+Construct+Knowledge

=Using Presentation Construct Knowledge= Google Presentation is a tool for creating an online presentation that is compatible with PowerPoint. This workshop will introduce you to ways to use tool that are definitely outside the box and go beyond the traditional fact-filled presentation. If used in this way, this tool can be used to engage students in the construction of knowledge. During this workshop, teachers will learn to leverage the power of technology by using this tool to design a curriculum-aligned activities that will bring the learning to life! --
 * WK 667
 * February 1st, 2011
 * 4:00-7:00
 * Location: Central Office, 1st Floor Training Lab
 * 0.2 U97 credit hours

4:00: Start up tasks

 * 1) View presentation and samples

4:15: Discussion

 * PowerPoint vs. Google Presentation
 * ==PowerPoint== || ==Google Presentation== ||
 * -Software, available on local machines

-Students/staff have access at school

-Sharing involves transfer of files (jump drive or saving to network folder)

-Can create in PPT, then upload to GoogleDocs for sharing

-Easy to work collaboratively on presentation

-More features = PowerPointLess || -Web 2.0 available on Internet-connected computer

-Only staff has access at school

-Sharing is easy, publish online with click of a button

-Can create in Google Docs, then download to PPT

-Collaborative presentations require copying and pasting OR uploading to Google Docs.

-Features limited i.e. (linking an image) ||

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 * Management
 * Students w/o email accounts can create in PPT at school. When ready, upload finished work to teacher's Google Presentation, monitored by teacher
 * Ideas for classroom use: Use Inspiration to brainstorm as a group

4:45: Create and Publish
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6:00: Share
6:30: Wrap up
 * 1) State evaluation
 * 2) Certificates
 * 3) Follow Up

Handouts:

 * Presentation Basics, create, share and publish
 * Publish a Google Presentation
 * Upload PowerPoint to Google Presentation, **Jing Tutorial**