PowerPoint Presentation

        I created a PowerPoint describing the problem of budget cuts in public school art departments. First I researched my topic using Google and NexisLexis on FSU's library databases. I gathered information from articles like CNN's "Budgets Cut Student Experience". I decided on key points: describe the problem, analyze the causes, the positive impact of art education, the negative impact of budget cuts, what others are doing for the problem, and what you can do. I included a examples of teachers and students' experiences with the problem to make it more personal and authentic. I included numbers and statistics to clarify, but not too many to avoid overwhelming the viewer.
       The readings were helpful, especially the tips from the reading "PowerPoint Presentation Advice." I tried to keep my presentation free of unfamiliar jargon and acronyms. I made sure my font size was big enough to be read, and used contrast; white and light orange text on a black background. When I was finished I went over my slides to check it for mistakes and published it to the Web using SlideShare. I thought the reading "We Have Met the Enemy" was interesting. I would never have guessed that PowerPoints play such a large part in the military. I can see how it could be helpful, but I agree with General McMaster's view that oversimplifying complex problems into bullets is dangerous. PowerPoint definitely has its limits. "Presentation Zen" was helpful for its suggestion to make the presentation personal, start off with punch, and include animation if it would enhance the presentation.

Vanishing art powerpoint

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1. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity

b. engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems
using digital tools and resources.

     PowerPoint is a good tool for teachers to use to communicate with and educate parents and students. I can use it to present research and information in current authentic problems and I can also use it in reviews and games in the classroom. I will be teaching students content and  how to use a useful piece of technology at the same time.