Ingredients for a Delicious

(Interactive!) Presentation
How to Create Learner Centered
Powerpoint/Google Slide Presentations

Kristina Allison
Josh Breese
Katie Haver

I. Background/Context
A. Overview of objectives and outcomes
B. Needs Assessment
II. Ingredients:
A. Padlet (adding an interactive bulletin board to slides)
B. Youtube Videos (adding videos to slides)
C. Images and Memes (adding images and memes to slides)
D. Kahoot (adding an interactive game to slides)

III. Challenges
A. Access to technology
B. Techno-phobia

IV. Evaluation
A. Formative evaluation
B. Summative evaluation

V. Bibliography

Background/Context

Slide presentation software such as PowerPoint has become an integral part of many
instructional settings. PowerPoint can be a highly effective tool to aid learning, but if not
used carefully, may instead disengage students and actually hinder learning.
(http://fctl.ucf.edu/TeachingAndLearningResources/Technology/PowerPoint/index.php).
Powerpoint presentations tend to be teacher-centered, lack feedback,
and reduce both critical engagement and student activity.
In order to effectively use slide presentation software and applications
teachers need continued support and training.
Our professional development plan will provide teachers tools/ideas to
create slide presentations that enhance student engagement and encourage
student centered learning.

Overview of objectives and outcomes

1. Learners will get context about the need for learner centered presentations
2. Participants will learn tools for different components of learner centered
presentation: how to use Youtube videos, Kahoot, Padlet and Memes to create
engagement.
3. In groups, participants will use Google Slide or Powerpoint to create a
presentation using the above components.

Needs Assessment
To determine the needs of our learners, we will use an online survey in which the
teachers rate their use of various presentation applications for instructional purposes, as
well as how often they implement technology into the classroom. The survey will
include forced rating choices (daily, weekly, monthly) and open ended questions. The
survey will be sent to teachers using Google Forms and the data will be exported into a
Google Sheet.

Using a survey of teachers from the Roseville City School District as a source, we can
determine there is a need for more effective use of technology in the classroom.
Teachers have technology on a variety of levels but are not quite sure how to
implement.
Survey results: https://goo.gl/VGRgWY Based on the survey, over 55% of teachers are
using presentations often in their courses. However, students are not using technology
as often in the classroom, with only 11% of teachers reporting a daily use by students.
We would like to help make these presentations more engaging for the learner with
interactive tools embedded in the slides and get students involved using technology.

At Sierra College, teacher observations were done to evaluate the need. Of the 12
professors observed, only 2 used PowerPoints at a Level of Technology Integration
(LoTI) level of 3 or higher, meaning that most of the teachers I observed adopted
PowerPoint into their lessons but did not integrate it well.
Furthermore, in an informal email to all faculty, they were asked if they would like to see
more trainings on how to integrate PowerPoint into their classroom, and of the 10
responses, 10 responded positively to the idea of more trainings.
A more formal need assessment can be done on campus via surveys put out to all
faculty. This need assessment can done through our research office.

Ingredients

Adding Padlet to your Presentations

Padlet is a virtual bulletin board that allows people to communicate in real time on a
common space, with the ability to post videos, images, documents, and text from any
device. When creating presentations, Padlet can be used as an engaging activity to
discuss a common topic, it can set the tone by creating a collaborative environment.
Some ways to incorporate Padlet into your presentations include the following:
 Book reviews
Landmarks
Vocabulary
Quotes
KWL chart
Images

Getting started with Padlet

Go to www.Padlet.com
1. Log in with your already established Google or Facebook account
OR
2. Click on Sign Up to create a new Padlet account

Creating your first wall

1. Click on Create new Padlet to create a new wall.
Designing and Managing your wall
1. When you select the Modify Wall (gear) icon, youll reveal the wall control menu.
2. Work from the top of this submenu, down to create your wall.
a. You can upload your own photos for both the portrait icon and the Wallpaper
background.

Wallpaper:
1. Explore the wallpapers, which will become your background. There is a
wide variety, some very useful like My Tasks or Calendar.
Layout:
1. You can choose the layout of your stickie notes; freeform, stream or
grid. Personally I think that the stream works best for a group, no overlapping of
posts.

Sharing your Padlet page

1. Create a Custom URL Padlet offers a cool feature, allowing users to
customize a URL for free! Select the ADDRESS icon.
2. Enter a potential URL in the Pick a padlet.com address option.
3. When you get the green checkmark Available, select PICK
4. Now, right click and COPY your new URL in the CURRENT ADDRESS
box.
5. Share with students and/or your collaborators.
If you prefer to watch a video lesson on using Padlet.com try one of these video
tutorials.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuzciL8qCYM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHWRi54nCn8

Adding Youtube Videos to your Presentations

Adding videos to your slide presentations not only makes your presentations more
interesting to students, it will also enhance their learning experience. Video helps
students connect better with content. By hearing and seeing content simultaneously,
students have better cognitive recall. Be sure your videos are short though. Best use of
videos are ones under three minutes. These bite sized videos can be used to
demonstrate a concept or peak interest at the beginning of a lesson. Videos are a great
resource for starting meaningful discussions, too. Try these effective techniques for
student engagement:
Play the video with no sound. Ask students to explain what is happening
before playing it a second time with sound.
Stop the video before the end. Ask students to predict what will happen.

Adding YouTube Videos to Google Slides:

Click on image for link to video:

 1. Click the slide where you want to embed your YouTube video.
2. Go to the Insert tab and then select Video.

3. You can either choose to search YouTube for videos using the search bar or paste
the direct YouTube URL.
4. Select the video that you want. Click Select to confirm. The video will be added to
your slide.

Powerpoint:
If you are working on a Mac, you must download the Youtube video as an mp4 file first,
then insert as directed in the clip below:

Click on image for link to video:

Directions for Windows:

If you know the name of the video hosted on YouTube, do the following:
1. Click the slide where you want to add a video.

2. On the Insert tab, click Video > Online Video.

3. In the Search YouTube box, type the name of the video that you want to insert.

4. Select the video from the search results, and click Insert.

5. The video is placed on your slide, which you can move and resize. To preview your
video on your slide, right-click the video, and then click Preview.

If you dont know the name of the video hosted on YouTube, do the following:
1.Click the slide that you want to add a video to.
2. In YouTube, find the video that you want to insert.

3. Below the video frame, click Share, and then click Embed.

3. Right-click the iFrame embed code, and click Copy.

4. In PowerPoint, on the Insert tab, click Video > Online Video.

5. In the From a Video Embed Code box, paste the embed code, and then click the
arrow.

6. The video is placed on your slide for you to resize if youd like.

Adding Memes to your Presentations

Memes are pictures or short videos that are spread quickly and virally on the internet.
They are usually humorous, but can be used effectively to make a point or give the gist
of an idea. When creating presentations for students, memes can be used to engage
learners, simply by entertaining, but a meme can also have a cognitive effect, helping
students remember a concept. For example:

Click on image for link to video:

The easiest way to do this is use an existing site. These have stock photos where you
can simply add text, or you can upload your own picture. A few are:
https://imgflip.com
https://memegenerator.net
A quick Google search will turn up even more.
Next, have students create their own memes, focusing on something they have learned
from your lesson. They can share them with a partner, group or post them on a Padlet.
(See previous ingredient) Not only will this be effective in engaging students, it can
serve as a quick check for understanding of content knowledge. Plus, students will find
it fun. Tapping into a pop culture phenomenon can effectively engage learners.

Adding Kahoot to your Presentations

Kahoot is a web based application that is easy to add to a presentation. It will lead users
to kahoot.it, where learners can take a quiz or a survey. Best of all, the application is
free and easy to use.

To create a kahoot quiz, start by going to http://www.getkahoot.com and sign up for a

free account. It only takes a few minutes.

Once you are signed up, sign in and go to http://create.kahoot.it and click Quiz, where
the red arrow is pointing in the image below.
Next, youll see a screen like the one below.
Step 1. Ask a question by typing your quiz question in the box.
Step 2. (Optional) Add a video or picture by clicking on the browse button and
uploading an image, much like you would an email attachment.
Step 3. Add answers. Be sure that you mark which answer or answers are
correct by clicking the box below the answer.
Step 4. You have the option to delete the current question, create a new question
in your quiz, duplicate the current question, or save and continue. Clicking save and
continue will finish the quiz and move you to the next screen.
Ws

Once you are finished adding questions to your quiz, youll hit the Save & continue
button in green on the bottom left.

Doing this will take you to the settings page (pictured below), where you can give more
information about your quiz to your quiz takers. This is an optional step.
Once youve finished putting the final touches on your Kahoot, you will see a screen that
says that you are Done! To see what your Kahoot quiz looks like, press the Preview
button.
The preview button will take you to a screen that shows you two things, what you will
see on your computer as the quizzer, and what your students will see on their smart
phones. It is a good idea to run through the preview a couple of times to familiarize
yourself with the interface.
First you will click Launch.

Youll see that the phone

has a screen that says
game pin. When you play
the game with your
students, they will enter the
game pin that is presented
after you launch your quiz.
Make sure they enter the
pin in correctly, as it may
take them to the wrong
Kahoot!
 You will see a player
counter marking the
number of players.
Furthermore,
students can put their
own username in
once they put the
game pin in. This
allows them to be
anonymous. You can
tell your students to
put their real names
in, though, if youd
like.

Once everyone has

joined, click the
Start button.

Now the quiz has begun! You will see the smartphone change into a gamepad that
reflects the answer choices. It is a good idea, for the first time you play with your
students, to put one or two practice questions so that they get the hang of answering.
Thats it! That is the basics of Kahoot! There are some more options to play with, so feel
free to experiment!
Or, if youd like a more detailed look at Kahoot! and the many options, check out one of
these training videos:
https://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/kahoot-training
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFFv6_6was4

Challenges
A. Access to technology is always a concern when your presentation
depends on it. It is best to check that there is an internet connection and an LCD
projector. It will also be important that the participants bring and/or have access
to a laptop, desktop or tablet.
B. Technophobia is the fear or dislike of advanced technology or complex
devices. According to the National Center for Education Statistics the average
age of the public school teacher is 42.5 years old, most earning their teaching
credential before technology was an essential component of every day
instruction. Many teachers feel intimidated by new technology and/or do not
have the time necessary to research new technologies to integrate into their daily
lessons. The formative assessment given before the training should help identify
 the skills of the learners and let the learners know what to expect from the
training.

Evaluation

As technology enters the classroom more and more each year, there are an increasing number
of innovative applications that educators can use to create interactive presentations. One such
application that has been used for years is Microsofts Powerpoint program and in more recent
years Google Slides. When used effectively both of these applications can enhance teacher
presentations and student comprehension. However, when used ineffectively Powerpoint or
Google Slides presentations can be less effective than traditional teaching methods. Many
teachers are afraid to use technology because they are uncomfortable with the tools and/or lack
the professional development on how to integrate these tools into their lessons. This
professional development plan was designed to introduce teachers to online tools that can be
used to enhance their Powerpoint or Google Slides presentations.

To evaluate the effectiveness of this professional development participants will be given a

survey before the training, at the end of the training and then a follow-up survey about 4 weeks
after the training. We have kept the questions brief because we have found that to get the most
participation, the questions need to be concise.

Before Training/Formative Assessment:

The assessment given before the training will identify the current role and experience of the
learners. This assessment will be given on the first day of the training.

1. What is your role?

a. Teacher (what level)
b. Trainer
c. Administrator
d. Support Staff
2. I am comfortable using Google Slides or Powerpoint
a. 1-5?
3. How often do you use Google Slides or Powerpoint to present information in
class? (daily, weekly, monthly, not at all)
4. Have you used Padlet.com with your class? Yes or No
5. Have you included videos into Google Slides or Powerpoint? Yes or No
6. Have you used Kahoot.com with your class? Yes or No
Summative Evaluation:
The summative assessment will be given at the end of each module (Padlet, Kahoot, Youtube)
to evaluate each segment of the training.

1. The goals of the training were clear

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Not Applicable
2. The materials were easy to understand
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Not Applicable
3. The pace of the training was manageable
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Not Applicable
4. I have learned something useful today
a. What?
5. I am excited to bring this back to my colleagues
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Not Applicable
6. I am excited to use this with my students
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Not Applicable
7. The most valuable part(s) of the Ingredients for a Delicious (Interactive!)
Presentation were:

8. I would make the following changes to the workshop:

9. I would like to see a follow-up training about:

10. Im going to use this part in my classroom starting next week:

11. Additional comments:

Follow-up survey (approximately 4 weeks after training):

This survey will be emailed to the participants with follow-up questions regarding
implementation of the strategies covered in the training.
 1. How often do you use Powerpoint or Google Slides? (daily, weekly, monthly, not
at all)?
2. Have you created a new and/or changed a Powerpoint or Slides presentation
since the training?
3. Have you used Padlet.com with your class?
4. Have you used Kahoot.com with your class?
5. Have you included videos into Google Slides or Powerpoint?

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Appendix
Agenda
I. Introduction of Facilitators
II. Background and Context
A. Pass out formative assessment
B. Need for training
C. Need for creativity
D. Need for learner centered technology in the classroom
III. Opening Up the Mystery Box
Ingredients:
A. Padlet (adding an interactive bulletin board to slides)
1. Learners will be asked to consider ways to
hook the audience (What are the ingredients for a tasty hook?)
2. Learners will need internet access; Padlet can
be accessed on a Smartphone, tablet, laptop, or PC.
3. Learners will be directed to
http://padlet.com/katiedurk/o3tgi1951j7d
4. Each person will be asked to make a post on
the group Padlet page
5. Finally the learners will be given ideas to make
their own Padlet page and then given time to create a Padlet page
and share with the person sitting next to them (possibly the
facilitators will ask learners to paste their links on a shared Padlet
page for all to access or share in Google slide show)
B. Youtube Videos (adding videos to slides)
1. Learners will be asked to search Youtube for a
video clip of their favorite movie
2. Learners must then write two discussion
questions about the clip
3. As a group, we can share and discuss how this
could be used in a presentation.
4. Learners will then learn to add the Youtube clip
to a presentation

C. Images and Memes (adding images and memes to slides)

1. Learners will see a series of memes
2. Discussion on how this technique can be used
in a presentation to connect to content.
3. Learners will create their own Memes

D. Kahoot (adding an interactive game to slides)

4. Split learners into teams.
5. Each team needs at least one laptop, and most
of the members need to have smartphones or a tablet.
 6. Each team needs to go to
https://getkahoot.com/
7. Teams will have 10 minutes to create a kahoot
quiz to be played by everyone at the event. The quiz must be at
least 5 questions long.
a) We want the learners to figure it
out for themselves. However, the PD facilitators will be
floating around with tips, tricks, and just-in-time training.
8. The teams need to share their kahoot on the
group google slideshow.
IV. Questions and Discussion
V. Summative Feedback Survey