Presentation Tools

Grade Level: 5th
Subject: Language Arts

MyPlick

http://www.myplick.com/

Students are able to share, embed, and discover presentations and slide shows online.  Upload their presentation documents in a variety of formats such as PowerPoint, PDF, OpenOffice ODP, etc. Upload an audio file and have the option to synchronize the audio with their slides using the online easy-to-use sync tool.

Objective:  Students will be able to add sound and pictures to their presentations.

Purpose:   The purpose of this tool is to show students how to enhance their presentations with audio sound and pictures.

Lesson Activity:  The students will create a PowerPoint presentation using MyPlick to accompany their report on the President of the U.S. they were assigned.

Assessment:  The teacher will check for understanding by making sure the information they have used along with pictures, sounds, etc correlate with their topic.

Empressr
http://www.empressr.com/
Rich media presentation tool.This website allows the student to create and tell their story the way they want. Add photos, music, video, and audio, and share it publicly or privately in an instant.

Objective: Students will be able to write a fictional story and create a book using photos, music, video and/or audio.

Purpose:  The purpose of this tool is to allow the students to use their creativity by adding media to their stories.

Lesson Activity::  The students will create a fictional story on the topic assigned in class.  They will add sound, photos and/or video to make the story come to life.

Assessment:  The teacher will check for understanding by reading the book and making sure that all the images and sounds added to story are appropriate.

Kizoa
http://www.kizoa.com/
A tool for creating photo and video slideshows and collages. The different image editors allow students to add filters and special effects to photos and videos.  The student will also have the ability to add music to enhance their presentation..

Objective:  Students will be able to create a collage using this website.

Purpose:  To help students create a personalized collage to use pictures to convey their message.

Lesson Activity:  The students will be put into groups of 4 and will choose an endangered animal.  They will create a collage to bring awareness to that particular animal and present to the class.

Assessment:  The teacher will check for understanding by making sure the images chosen for their collage are appropriate for their subject and conveys their message.