Wednesday, August 1, 2007

How To Use Powerpoint Effectively in a Classroom

Hi everyone. Since I've been fiddling this week with powerpoint, I thought maybe we could share how you or an instructor has used powerpoint effectively in a classroom. Let's face it, we've probably all seen a powerpoint presentation that was boring or the slides were being switched at lightning speeds. On the flip side, we all have seen them being used at their maximum potential.
One of the ways I like to use powerpoint is for review. I downloaded a powerpoint template for a jeopardy game and used it as an in class review session before an exam. The students loved it. Here is a link to that website if you would like to download that game: http://www.jmu.edu/madison/teacher/jeopardy/jeopardy.htm.
There are other templates for games and activities that can be used with powerpoint on the web. You can set up a powerpoint presentation to play Hollywood Squares or my favorite Who Wants to be a Millionaire. There are some great powerpoint games to use as math lessons and/or practice.
Please share with me how you have used or have seen a successful powerpoint presentation.
Thanks.

1 comment:

Susan said...

PP games and activities is a great suggestion! I'll check them out! Thanks.