LAB 4 CORRECT AND APPROPRIATE USE OF "POWER POINT"

Creating interesting and more attractive PowerPoint presentations is a duty for teachers who want to be creative and give their best effort in preparing their courses, planning and presenting new information to the students and to the Educative community. Even though Power Point is a very common program nowadays, it is still an 'unknown' tool. There are many available possibilities to perform new and unique effects and applications of this versatile application. Before going deeper in the specific tools and use of the many possibilities, it is important to state some central ideas on the general and basic rules of the use of Power Point.  The many "basic" elements and the extra 'tools' contained in this program are avilabe for us to explore and apply them in our daily teaching or learning process.  Let's apply all our knowledge in the best use of this program. EXERCISE INSTRUCTIONS: Reseach on the Web about the correct use of Power Point in the classroom. Having Power Point as format, prepare a Guide where you establish the rules and guidelines in using this program.  Be sure to include clear ideas, examples, and orientations. Remember to use your knowledge on design patterns, color squemes and combinations, text edition, etc. Include: Introduction, objectives, conclusions and sources.

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