First+Investigation

= PowerPoint = ==

The first tech tool that I chose to investigate is the popular PowerPoint program, which, surprisingly, I have never had occasion to use until now. PowerPoint is a program that is used to make presentations in slide format. The slides may contain text, graphics, charts, images, and videos. The program is designed and distributed by Microsoft, and, as of today, a [|free 60-day trial] is available. The program is relatively easy to navigate for the average computer-literate individual. In addition, an individual can access instructional assistance by clicking on the question mark in the upper right corner of the program screen.

Many instructors use PowerPoint daily in their classrooms. An instructor can share with students the lecture notes and applicable images. The PowerPoint presentation can be projected on a screen in the classroom, printed out for the students directly, or even placed on the instructor's website for the students to access. Another classroom use is for training purposes. Our students may have many opportunities to give presentations, in school, in college, and even in their future careers. Knowing how to give a presentation using PowerPoint would help make students competitive with others.

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