Job-aids for L530 Computer-Assisted Language Learning

1. How do I learn Power Point?
2. Where can I find classroom activities using Power Point?
3. Where I find more varieties of templates?
4. How do I get my Power Point presentation to the Web?

 
 
 
 

Frequently Asked Questions	Tips
How do I learn Power Point?	Choose one of these:  This exercise is for L530 people who have never used Power Point before: http://www.indiana.edu/~cell/jobaids/pptjobaid.htm Starting PowerPoint 97 as a Beginner  (Microsoft Classroom Resources)  http://www.microsoft.com/education/tutorial/classroom/ppt97/overview.asp Power Point Tutorial - Lesson 1-4  by Gabriele (Gabe) Piccoli  http://isds.bus.lsu.edu/CVoc/learn/introit/ppoint/pptlesson1/index.htm This tutorial is designed to stand by the side while you work on your Power Point. No need to print it out.  PowerPoint Guide  http://www.cof.orst.edu/net/software/present/powerpnt/ppguide.sht Power Point in the Classroom  by  ACT360 Media with Microsoft  http://www.actden.com/pp/
Where can I find classroom activities related to Power Point?	Many web quests use PowerPoint activities as their final product.  You can see examples of uses of PowerPoint in web quests by accessing Bernie Dodge's WebQuest Page, and looking at sample web quests. Bernie Dodge's Page http://edweb.sdsu.edu/webquest/webquest.html
Where I get more varieties of templates?	For PC users: emTech - Powerpoint Tips, Help and Links http://www.emtech.net/powerpoint.htm The Sandbox - Power Point downloadable templates  http://plato.acadiau.ca/sandbox/ppt/template/template.htm Compadre for Power Point  http://www.threedgraphics.com/compadre/index.html Mac Users can check: The College of William and Mary's Instructional Technology Presentation Assistance Page www.wm.edu/IT/learning/Presentations/ppttemplates.html 38 Free PPT Templates from Graphicsland http://www.graphicsland.com/powerpoint-templates.html
How do I get my Power Point presentation to the Web?	1. Click on File --> Save as HTML. Follow the Wizard to get your file ready.  2. Publish the whole folder, including all graphics & html pages using a FTP program. (Will take up hugh file space!)  (Let me know if you need help.)