Powerpoint Activities

This week in our class we talked about using powerpoint for other activities. I guess I didn't realize how many things you can do with powerpoint instead of a presentation. We split up into groups to create two activities that could be used in the classroom. Our first choice was a comic strip which is so fun. Doing an activity like this gives kids creativity to express themselves in a good way that they can share with others. For our second activity we decided to come up with New Years resolutions as if we were children. The activity was very simple and easy so it would be great for use in the classroom. Creating a slide about their resolutions is awesome because they really have to think about what they want to be better at and once their goals are on paper or a slide, they are more determined to actually do it. My group and I had a really great time. Working together helped us get to know each other a lot better. It was fun to work together to solve problems along the way. Overall the activity for this week was so much fun. We had a blast getting to know one another and bettering our powerpoint skills.

I plan to use activities like this in my own classroom because every student can benefit from it. Normally I don't do well working in groups but this time it was different. I had a really fun time working with other girls and learned to work better in groups. Each child would learn a new powerpoint skill and application while bettering their social skills. Powerpoint activities can be a fun project for any one no matter what age or grade they may be in.