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PowerPoint Lessons for EDNET Teachers

Adult Distance Learning-Part 1
PowerPoint
If you teach adults, this PowerPoint slide show will give you some ideas and teaching strategies to help you.

Adult Distance Learning-Part2
PowerPoint
If you teach adults, this PowerPoint slide show will give you some ideas and teaching strategies to help you.

Asynchronous Distance Education
PowerPoint
A PowerPoint slide show (5 slides) about "time-delayed" distance education. Just the basics.

Asynchronous Distance Learning Discussions
PowerPoint
This easy-to-read PowerPoint lesson was created by Shauna Whittekiend from Alpine School District. She wrote this as part of her Master's degree in Instructional Technology. There are 21 slides. Good materials for future distance learning teachers to use.

Avoiding Seven Deadly Multimedia Design and Presentation Sins
PDF Document
Have you ever attended a lecture or conference presentation where the presenter project text material was unreadable to all but the people in the first few rows? Have you ever seen a World Wide Web page where the color combinations made your eyes cross? As I attended various professional conferences or browse through web pages, I pay attention to not only what is being presented, but also how it is presented. In this way, I get ideas to improve my own presentations; I also see many presentation sins. Dr. Thomas H. Cunninghan PH.D., Director, Center for Faculty Excellence, Associate
Professor, Instructional Media at Southern Utah University put together this fun little activity pointing out the Sins of Omissions and Comissions that we often do (or don't do) in our Powerpoint presentations...

Baby Pictures in PowerPoint
PowerPoint
Need a break? A fun look at young distance learning students. A good example of using photos in PowerPoint.

Distance Learning Training for Teacher
PowerPoint
32 slide show of the basics of distance learning. This show is used in EDNET Faculty Training Workshops.

English Language Learners
PowerPoint
How can we integrate ELL into our lesson plans and make sure that we are not leaving some of our students behind. Kathrine Whitekiend of the USOE has prepared a great PowerPoint slide show that we can all learn from. 35 slides.

Excel Chart Wizard Student
PowerPoint
Teaching the Excel (software) program to students. The Excel Chart Wizard is a simple method of using Excel in the classroom. Students do not have to learn complicated procedures. 14 slides.

Feeling Smarter Yet
PowerPoint
22 "famous" quotes by "famous" people who should have known better!

Fun With Excel
PowerPoint
32 slides on how to use Excel spreadsheet software.

Fun With Graphics
PowerPoint
14 slides on how to prepare graphics for EDNET presentation.

Fun with PowerPoint
PowerPoint
32 slides on how to use PowerPoint presentation software.

German Class Dialoge Student
PowerPoint
14 slides prepared by Davis School District educator, Lewis Plank. PowerPoint can be an effective tool in foreign language instruction. This simple slide show illustrates the use of repetition for vocabulary enhancement.

Haiku 4 Your Computer
PowerPoint
Something fun for your computer-in Haiku!

Have You Got a Problem
PowerPoint
1 slide showing you how to solve your problems. Humorous.

HETI Grant from SLCC
PowerPoint
14 slides. Salt Lake Community College prepared a research report on the effectiveness of EDNET delivery for its programs. This slide show is a summary of their findings. (1999)

Highly Qualified NCLB Teachers
PowerPoint
30 slide presentation by the USOE on just what makes a teacher "Highly Qualified" according the new No Child Left Behind legislation.

Instructional TV Fixed Service
PowerPoint
11 slides. ITFS is a unique blend of inexpensive technologies that provide 1-way video and 2-way audio to schools to create a simple, but effective distance learning system. There are several ITFS networks in Utah.

Integration of Technology Part 1
PowerPoint
This slide show deals with the keys to successful integration of technology in a distance learning classroom.

Integration of Technology Part 2
PowerPoint
This slide show deals with effective presentation strategies.

Interaction in Distance Education Part 1
PowerPoint
A slide show on interaction techniques in the distance education classroom.

Interaction in Distance Education Part 2
PowerPoint
A slide show on interaction techniques in the distance education classroom.

IT in the Schools
PowerPoint
A cartoon tour of how technology might be being implemented if we are not careful...

ITV Reconfiguration Guidelines
PowerPoint
20 Slides on the the guidelines for good instructional quality in a distance learning lesson. By Tom Cyrs.

Lesson 1 for EDNET Teachers
PowerPoint
32 slides. The first PowerPoint lesson given to future EDNET teachers in the EDNET Faculty Training Workshop.

Leveraging Technology for Learning
PowerPoint | PDF Document
David G. Brown. When strawberries are inexpensive and available, the creative chef delights with strawberry-based recipes. Likewise, this is the era of technology, increasingly inexpensive and available; technology is in season. Our students expect us to use it. How can we respond responsibly? How can we take advantage of students' expectations and avoid using technology for its own sake? A Powerpoint
lesson and a short paper to read will give you an idea of some simple thing the distance learning teacher can do to make leverage what technology they have into effective teaching in the EDNET classroom. Dr. Brown (brown@wfu.edu) is vice president and dean of the International Center for Computer Enhanced Learning at Wake Forest University.

Links for PowerPoint Tutorials and Clip Art
PDF Document
This is a compilation of various links on the Internet for PowerPoint users.
Clip art, tutorials, sound files, etc.

Motivators That Work in the DL Classroom
PowerPoint
What should the distance learning teacher do to keep him/herself and the students motivated and excited about their class. 22 slides. By Tom Cyrs.

Multimedia Presentation Resources for Educators
http://www.uen.org/curriculum/multimedia_resources.shtml
UEN Professional Development pulled together a bunch of web sites that teachers can go to for sounds and music, video, photographic images and clipart and citation. We found in all our PPT classes, teachers wanted to know where to go and we've got a good, substantial list of sites that have minimal advertising or distracting links. It also includes links to the Weber PPT repository, and the Nebo district collection of PPTs. You can also get to it by going to the main UEN site, then K-12 educators, then in the lower center locate the "learning collections" field. Click the arrow for the drop down menu and select "Multimedia Presentation Resources for Educators" link.

My Dog Knows HTML
PowerPoint
14 slides on who should prepare online courses for educators. How should it be done? Why? Can untrained faculty do it?

Navajo Code Talkers
PowerPoint
A 10 slide presentation by a group of Westminster College Distance Learning Endorsement graduate students who gave a powerful EDNET Minilesson. June of 2002.

New Strategies for Distance Learning
PowerPoint
11 slides on Higher and Lower Order Thinking Skills for the distance learning teacher.

Nine Ways of Learning
PowerPoint
A slide show about How to Unlock a Child's Learning…

Ode To My Spell Checker
PowerPoint
A fun slide show that illustrates the limitations of computer software systems.

Photo Archive
PowerPoint
18 slide presentation put together by Debra Rees's Morgan Middle School class. Illustrates successful integration of technology in the classroom.

Polycom 4 Education
PowerPoint
15 slides. Prepared by Polycom. Shows the new H.323 video over Internet Protocol (Video Over IP) systems.

Polycom and Distance Learning
PowerPoint
28 slides on distance learning pedagogy and the new Polycom View Station system. Good, general training information for teachers and administrators about Polycom and how it is deployed in a teaching environment.

Polycom Solutions for Education
PowerPoint
15 slides on why Polycom should be used as a distance learning vendor. Promotional presentation from Polycom Website.

Presentation Checklist
PowerPoint | PDF Document
To avoid common presentation pitfalls, keep the following five points in mind as you create your presentation and review them again when you're finished... Here is a 5 slide Powerpoint that is quick and easy to follow and can assure you of a good presentation...

Presentation Survival School Part 1
PDF Document
A 13 page guide for presenters. Start with the Right Presentation Foundation, Create a Good Process for Development, Manage Collaborative Presentation Environments, and Make Sound Technology Choices.

Presentation Survival School Part 2
PDF Document
An 11 page guide for presenters. Choosing the Right Images to Best Illustrate Your Story, Image Editing Tools, and Terminology and Tips.

Presentation Survival School Part3
PDF Document
PowerPoint 97/2000 Animation Techniques, Interactivity & Hyperlinks to Create More Flexibility and Digital Media Integration.

Presenters University
http://www.presentersuniversity.com/
Here you'll find lots of FREE stuff to put Wow! in all your presentations. Templates, Clip Art, Sound Files, ideas and suggestions for presenters of all types. Good stuff!

Principles of Teaching
PowerPoint
14 slides on simple guidelines to being an effective teacher.

Printing Out Presentations
PDF Document
Printing Out Presentations....to Print or Not to Print! That is the question. Now! What's the answer? Should I print out everything I show in a Powerpoint Lesson or let the students write it out for themselves? Are student guides to Powerpoint slide shows helpful? Why?....Read on for more.

Powerpoint Links
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Useful URL's (links) for PowerPoint tutorials. Powerpoint Tutorial for Faculty at Rutgers University, Sun's 10 Minute Guide to PowerPoint, Easty Tutorial at Allen High School in Allen, Texas, PowerPoint Tutorial from ED596 class at Oregon State University. Also: Clip art, movies, sounds, pictures, etc.

Scenarios for Distance Education
PowerPoint
What Shall you do? When given a scenario of a crisis in the distance learning classroom you must come up with a solution-now! What shall you do? Part of EDNET Faculty Training Workshop.

Scenarios of Distance Learning
PDF Document
Guide for the Scenarios PowerPoint slide show. What Shall you do?

Selecting the Right Media
PowerPoint
7 slides. Ideas and guidelines for selecting the right media to match thee message.

Selecting the Right Media for EDNET
PowerPoint
7 slides on choosing the right media for the right technology application. Some useful tips and guides for EDNET teachers.

Skills for Distance Learning Educators (Short version)
PowerPoint
48 slides on the skills a distance learning teacher should possess.

Skills for Distance Learning Educators (Long version)
PowerPoint
70 slides on the skills a distance learning teacher should possess.

Something to Think About
PowerPoint
98 slides. Simple questions a teacher or district should be able to answer before they get involved in distance learning.

Star Wars
PowerPoint
33 slides prepared by Heather Young of College of Eastern Utah-Blanding about the history of distance learning in SE Utah. Lynn Lee's vision 15 years ago has created one of the world's best success stories of how distance learning Bridge's Geography to Bring People Together.

Summary of Powerpoint RG
PDF Document
An excellent tutorial, meant to be printed off on a color printer. Very
useful as a handout during a powerpoint training activity and reference
guide.

Teaching with Technology
PowerPoint
30 slides of BYU's PT3 grant. Using technology in the classroom. How do we get teachers involved with IT?

Technology Integration on EDNET
PowerPoint
38 slides. How can EDNET educators integrate technology into their distance learning lessons?

Technology of the Schoolhouse
PowerPoint
32 slides by Dr. Vicky Dahn of the Utah State Office of Education. The "Road Less Traveled."

The Deaf World
PowerPoint
2 slide minilesson given by an ASL teacher. Simple and to the point.

The Future of Online Learning
PowerPoint
14 slides by Dr. Steve Downes.

The History of Instructional Technology
PowerPoint
22 slides showing how technology is rapidly changing what we do and how we do it, especially in the classroom.

The Misadventures of Stick Boy
PowerPoint
A clever example of how PowerPoint can be used to simulate animation. The 115 slides go by in about 3 seconds. Watch fast.

Tips and Tricks for DL Teachers
PowerPoint
When you are in front of the camera, what shall you do? By Eugenia Conroy.

Top 10 Things About Your Facilitator
PowerPoint
4 slides. Prepared by the EDNET Facilitator at Copper Hills High School. Some pointed comments about your facilitator and why they are the Teachers' Best Friend.

Trends and Statistics of UEN's service to Utah NEW
PowerPoint
Overview of the Utah Education Network by Dr. Laura Hunter...Trends and statistics of UEN's service to Utah. 2004.

What Does it Take to Teach a Course on EDNET
PowerPoint
16 slides. A straight forward look at all the elements involved in Distance Learning. What does a teacher and their administration have to do?

Table of Contents
PDF Document
A three page guide to lessons 1-6 listed above with details of powerpoint
specifics. A good index.

Utah Education Network Statistics
PowerPoint
What is happening with EDNET, UENSS, KULC, KUED? Who are the users? How many?

Welcome to Class
PowerPoint
22 slides. First lesson for Distance Learning teachers in the EDNET Faculty Training Workshop.

What Does it Take to Teach EDNET
PowerPoint
16 slides. Presentation at Rural School
Conference about what it is like to be an EDNET Teacher.

Workshop Principles
PowerPoint
11 slides. Demonstrates the use of a PowerPoint Presentation integrated with a discussion and worksheet exercise for the students. Good integration of EDNET Technology. Requires an EDNET facilitator to use this presentation properly.

1 Starting with Powerpoint Lesson
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What you will learn from this lesson
With PowerPoint 97 you will:
Explore the PowerPoint 97 start-up dialog box, Work and become familiar with Office Assistant, Create a new presentation, Create and edit slides, Create and view slides in different formats, Print a presentation, including slides and handouts, Save a presentation as a new or existing presentation or in a different file format, Close the file and quit the program, Create a school activity flyer.

2 Organizing a Presentation Lesson.
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What you will learn from this lesson
With PowerPoint 97 you will:
Create a presentation, Develop a presentation outline, Use the spelling checker to proof a presentation, Use Style Checker to proof the format of a presentation, Change a presentation to fit your outline, Modify the slide layout.

3 Developing a Presentation Style Lesson
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What you will learn from this lesson
With PowerPoint 97 you will:
Select a presentation style, Customize the background, Select colors and fonts, Create headers and footers, Change the slide master, Create your own presentation style.

4 Using Charts and Tables Lesson
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What you will learn from this lesson
With PowerPoint 97 you will:
Create slide layouts for tables and charts, Create an organization chart, Use a table to display information, Change the size of a chart, Create a pie chart.

5 Adding Pizzaz Lesson
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What you will learn from this lesson
With PowerPoint 97, you will:
Add AutoShapes to standard objects, Use WordArt to enhance titles, Animate text to add impact, Place video in your presentations, Use and record sounds to enhance your presentations, Add slide transitions to your slide show, Highlight parts of your slide show.

6 Puting it All Together Lesson
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What you will learn from this lesson
With PowerPoint 97 you will:
Create an outline in Word 97, Import an outline into a PowerPoint 97 presentation, Create a data table and a chart in Excel 97, Import a chart into a PowerPoint 97 presentation. Modify an Excel 97 chart in a PowerPoint 97 presentation.

10(ten) Key Points for Successful DL Teaching
PowerPoint
11 slides of Module 15.4

15 Keys to HQ DL Teaching
PowerPoint
18 slides on what teachers can do to ensure high quality disance learning teaching in their classroom. By Tom Cyrs.

Sound Clips
http://www.webplaces.com/html/sounds.htm
Sound clips and sound effects web sites.



 

USOE Distance Learning Training Specialist (K-12): George T.W. Miller Jr.
Email: george.miller@schools.utah.gov Phone:(801)538-7790 Cell:(801)520-9727

This site last updated March 8, 2007

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