POWTOONS+-+Grades+6-12

This (2.5 min) video describes the evolution of Presentation software since PowerPoint. ||
 * Suggested Grades: || 6th through 12th Grades ||
 * Description of Tool: || ** PowToon ** is an online presentation software tool that allows you to create free, animated video presentations as an alternative to using PowerPoint, Keynote, or Prezi.
 * www.powtoon.com ** ||
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 * || The History of Presentation software - From PowerPoint to PowToon
 * || The History of Presentation software - From PowerPoint to PowToon
 * What: || PowToon is a minimalist, user friendly, and intuitive presentation software that allows someone with limited technical or design skills to create engaging professional “look and feel” animated presentations. A PowToon is a combination of presentation and animated cartoon features.
 * What: || PowToon is a minimalist, user friendly, and intuitive presentation software that allows someone with limited technical or design skills to create engaging professional “look and feel” animated presentations. A PowToon is a combination of presentation and animated cartoon features.

**__Features__**:
 * presentations with text, images, audio, video
 * create engaging animated presentations
 * can be exported/embedded in other websites or blogs

__**Educational Uses**__:
 * Instructional Material for Classes
 * Presentation Tool
 * Distribute Instructional Content which students can use and view at their own pace

__**Drawbacks**__:
 * Making a PowToons presentation coordinating sound, image, and timing could be too challenging for younger students
 * The free version does not allow a user to build a video file

PowToons in Education Video (5 min video)

Powtoon's Tutorial Library || Universal Design for Learning Guidelines ||
 * Why: || The design of this lesson offers multiple means of representation: text, video, presentation; opportunities for action and expression: discussion/blog post and creating a PowToon; and means of engagement: history, tutorials, and model PowToon.
 * Why: || The design of this lesson offers multiple means of representation: text, video, presentation; opportunities for action and expression: discussion/blog post and creating a PowToon; and means of engagement: history, tutorials, and model PowToon.
 * Internet Safety: || CPS Acceptable Use Guidelines ||
 * NETS-T || //__** ISTE Standards for Teachers: **__//
 * NETS-T || //__** ISTE Standards for Teachers: **__//
 * NETS-T || //__** ISTE Standards for Teachers: **__//

Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments. a. Promote, support, and model creative and innovative thinking and inventiveness b. Engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources
 * 1. Facilitate and inspire student learning **** and creativity **

2. **Design and develop digital age** ** learning experiences and assessments ** Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessments incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in the Standards•S. a. Design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity b. Develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable all students to pursue their individual curiosities and become active participants in setting their own educational goals, managing their own learning, and assessing their own progress c. Customize and personalize learning activities to address students’ diverse learning styles, working strategies, and abilities using digital tools and resources ||
 * Nets-S || __//** ISTE Standards for Students: **//__
 * Nets-S || __//** ISTE Standards for Students: **//__

Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. a.Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes b. Create original works as a means of personal or group expression
 * 1. Creativity and innovation **

Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. a.Interact, collaborate, and publish with peers or others employing a variety of digital environments and media b. Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats || || Information, Media and Technology Skills || Agenda/Activities
 * 2. Communication and collaboration **
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 * 21st Century Skills Framework || Learning and Innovation Skills
 * Creativity and Innovation
 * Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
 * Communication and Collaboration
 * Information Literacy
 * Media Literacy ||
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 * ** Professional Development: **

Participants bring laptop with internet connectivity || **Learning About PowToons (70 min. Workshop)**:
 * Essential Conditions: **


 * Overview of PowToons: Description, What is a PowToon - features, uses, drawbacks (5 min)


 * Activity 1 - divide participants into jigsaw groups, direct individual review of assigned guideline or standard, then small group share of main points/details (15 min)
 * Acceptable Use Guidelines (AUG)
 * TPACK
 * Universal Design for Learning Guidelines (UDL)
 * National Education Technology Standards (NETS-T) for Teachers and Students (NETS-S)
 * 21st Century Skills as applied to this lesson


 * Activity 2 - Login or Sign up for a PowToon free membership www.powtoon.com (5 min)
 * View the PowToon in Education Video as a large group (5 min)


 * Activity 3 - Create your own PowToon presentation working individually or in pairs representing the main ideas and key details of the guideline or standard you reviewed / discussed in your jigsaw group: AUG, TPACK, UDL, NETS (S&T), or 21st Century Skills OR create a supplemental lesson in support of your curriculum (30 min)
 * As needed explore the PowToon's Tutorial Library for usage tips
 * Questions and Discussion, as needed

Tutorial (10 min) video for PowToon, with particular focus on using this tool for digital storytelling and presentations. || PowToon is a free animated presentation software and a free animated video maker. (8 min video) || TPACK (or Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge) is a framework for understanding technology integration for education. (3 min. video) ||
 * Activity 4 - Share your PowToon URL address including your name under the "Share Post" and respond to the "Essential Question" in the page's discussion blog … accessed by clicking on the "Discussion Dialogue Bubble" at the top of the page to the right of the Edit button or click here Discussion Topic (10 min) ||
 * Examples/Models: || Tutorial to Create Amazing Powtoons
 * Examples/Models: || Tutorial to Create Amazing Powtoons
 * || The Why and How of Powtoon
 * || PowToons Example "Ulysses Project Instructions" ||
 * TPACK: || Video Explaining TPACK
 * TPACK: || Video Explaining TPACK
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 * Discussion: Feedback || Click on the Discussion Bubble at the top of this page (to the right of the Edit button) to provide your comments on this tool and implementation support information or click here Discussion Topics ||