Re: power point for teachers

[Robert Eiffert <beiffert@ATTBI.COM>]

Make sure the principal brings the same info to the inservice. And
after, do a debriefing.

Might need admin support for those that choose not to bring/participate.

And principal should set the stage on why it is important to use PP and
maybe some examples of effective use.

On a mechanical level, teachers could be asked to bring a Word outline
of a lessonplan. Open in PP and have content all done. Then play with
the presentation aspects.  In 45 minutes, they could actually have a
piece done.

Or build a PP showing samples of effective use (tutorials, visual aids
to enhance or lead to discussion, note-taking skills) and have a
follow-up session on how to work with it for the classroom.  My belief
is that a teacher that can make it through 4+ years of college should be
able to figure out the program, but might need help in the why and when
to us it areas.

Robert Eiffert, Librarian                           Image Elementary,
Vancouver WA
www.ima.egreen.wednet.edu/library.html
beiffert@egreen.wednet.edu
Elementary Library BLog www.crypticmachinery.com
robert@crypticmachinery.com  beiffert@attbi.com



-----Original Message-----
From: School Library Media & Network Communications
[mailto:LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of B Young
Sent: Saturday, December 08, 2001 7:35 AM
To: LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: power point for teachers

My principal asked me to do a Power Point training for
our staff next week.  I only have 45 minutes to teach
them the program!  Obviously, that isn't anywhere near
enough time so I'll just do the bare minimum for them.
I'm asking each person to bring a topic with a title and
info to make 3 slides (4 including the title slide).
What do you think are the most important components of
Power Point for teachers to learn so they can use this
in the classroom?  For example, I'm not sure if I should
go into importing pictures and sound although that's
something I'm sure they'd like to know how to do.  I
doubt I'll have time to get into animation either.  It
seems to me that 45 minutes will barely be enough time
to show them how to select a background, pick
transitions, type their info, and see their slide show!
If anyone has done a micro training like this or if you
just have some advice on the MUSTS for me, I'd really
appreciate it!  Thanks!
--
Brenda Young, LMS
Rosehill Elementary
Omaha, NE
brenda525@att.net (home)
youngbl@ops.org (work)

=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=
All postings to LM_NET are protected under copyright law.
To quit LM_NET (or set-reset NOMAIL or DIGEST, etc.) send email to:
listserv@listserv.syr.edu   In the message write EITHER:
1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL or 3) SET LM_NET DIGEST
4) SET LM_NET MAIL  * Please allow for confirmation from Listserv.
For LM_NET Help see: http://ericir.syr.edu/lm_net/
Archives: http://askeric.org/Virtual/Listserv_Archives/LM_NET.shtml
 See also EL-Announce for announcements from library media vendors:
    http://www.mindspring.com/~el-announce/
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=--=-=-=

=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=
All postings to LM_NET are protected under copyright law.
To quit LM_NET (or set-reset NOMAIL or DIGEST, etc.) send email to:
listserv@listserv.syr.edu   In the message write EITHER:
1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL or 3) SET LM_NET DIGEST
4) SET LM_NET MAIL  * Please allow for confirmation from Listserv.
For LM_NET Help see: http://ericir.syr.edu/lm_net/
Archives: http://askeric.org/Virtual/Listserv_Archives/LM_NET.shtml
 See also EL-Announce for announcements from library media vendors:
    http://www.mindspring.com/~el-announce/
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=--=-=-=