Volume 1, Issue 4 November 2013

LOOMIS UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT

Upcoming Technology Trainings This Month

EdTech Updates
Ongoing Instructional Technology Support
Tips on Designing Slide Presentations with a Purpose
Have you heard of the phrase Killed by PowerPoint? Maybe youve sat in a meeting or conference and have been serenaded to sleep by the monotonous slides being clicked right before your very eyes. If not, you are one of the lucky ones. But for those of use who can relate, nows the time to consider exactly what your PowerPoint point really is. Below are some tips to consider as you design your future presentations. #1: I want my slides to accompany a speech. TIP: Include more images so your audience listens to you instead of reading the slides. #2: I want my slides to help my audience build memory on the topic. TIP: Add a catchy title that stands out or even play with WordArt to design a slide that makes an impact. #3: I want my slides to engage my audience. TIP: Include some thoughtprovoking and discussionbuilding questions in the presentation. Never underestimate the

By Cate Tolnai
[poupower power of Think-Pair-Share. #4: I want to present key ideas in a succinct way. TIP: Model short-hand and note-taking by chunking the information for your audience. Students benefit from seeing multiple examples of notes and if you present slides that hold too much text, this may work against you. Most importantly, have a clear objective for bringing slides into a lesson, and by all means, have fun doing it!

During the month of November, I will be focusing on the exciting media integration features of Microsoft PowerPoint. This includes image editing, sound and audio tracks, animations and more! Bringing Media to your PowerPoint Presentations

November 13 (3:15-4:15) November 14 (78 am) November 14 (34 pm)

If you cant make these dates, drop in from 3:004:30pm at the District Training Center on November 19. Ill be there!

Tool of the Month for December:

Add Some ZING to Your PowerPoints!

Google in Education is Coming to Roseville!

An easy way to liven up a slide

Now that you have had time to assess your students, we will put the Ren Learn resources to work. Plan on attending training on December 10 (3-4pm) or December 12 (7-8am and 3:15-4:15pm)that will focus on Core Progress Performance Tasks & Teacher Activities. Stay tuned for your email invitation!

presentation is to add some clip art and eye-catching animations. Below are a few sites Ive uncovered to help make this search a bit easier. http:// school.discoveryeducation.com/ clipart/ http://www.amazinganimations.com/ http://www.presentermedia.com/

Google in Education is planning a professional development event in Roseville on February 8 and 9, 2014. If you are interested in attending, LUSD has been given early-bird registration privileges before the full public registration opens. The cost starts at $249 per attendee with group discounts available. Please contact Cate Tolnai at ctolnai@loomis-usd.k12.ca.us if you would like more information. Act fast because this event will fill up!

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