Presentation Software: Powerpoint

Basic Understanding

  • Define Presentation Software:
    This allows a presenter of instructor to create a sequence of text and graphics, which may use audio and video, to accompany a speech or publish presentation.
  • Basic Pedagogical Use: To present information to students in an electronic format which allows for easy distribution.

Pros

  • Can appeal to a number of different learning styles
  • Electronic file format allows distribution to students
  • Interacting with website and information
  • Can build complex visuals
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Cons

  • Time requirement

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Tool Information Pages (TIP) are intended to be an introduction to various technology tools and their specific implementation here at the University. The tabs "Basic Understanding" and "Pros and Cons" describe and define each tool in its generic form. Starting with "Basic Operation," it becomes specific to the UM option and highlights a bulleted list of concepts that would roughly correspond to that level of operational understanding. Faculty may use these lists to help identify their level of understanding of a given tool, especially in conjunction with ETS training offerings or requests.

For further information, please contact:
Rosalia Reyes-Webb
Learning Technology Specialist
Educational Technology Services
301-405-0309
Rosalia5@umd.edu

Basic Operation 

Basic Operation

Use the list of concepts below to self-evaluate your level of operational understanding. If you are familiar and comfortable with the utility and implementation of most or all of these items, you are (at least) at the basic level of operational understanding.

 

Intermediate Operation

Use the list of concepts below to self-evaluate your level of operational understanding. If you are familiar and comfortable with the utility and implementation of most or all of these items, you are (at least) at the intermediate level of operational understanding.

Advanced Operation

Use the list of concepts below to self-evaluate your level of operational understanding. If you are familiar and comfortable with the utility and implementation of most or all of these items, you are at the advanced level of operational understanding.