Data identified that PowerPoint was utilized with a 60% frequency
Implemented a PowerPoint assignment in each of the three classes to address core content and technology standards
Incorporation of this activity into the curriculum benefited students and addressed Standard V of the Maryland Technology Standards for Teachers: integrating technology into curriculum and instruction
Guidelines were given that met the needs of each specific classroom, teacher, and content area
No access to visiting a computer lab
Students worked in small groups as time permitted to complete a PowerPoint with guidelines that addressed the needs of content specific assignments on the single classroom computer per room
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100% of students expressed understanding of how to create a PowerPoint presentation
90% of students stated that they felt comfortable completing a PowerPoint activity as a small group during class
100% of students responded that completion of a PowerPoint during class time was a good use of time and that they would want to create one in the future
Integrated activity did successfully address content and technology standards
Without more than one computer for class use it was a difficult activity to have all students participate in
The activity would be unlikely to be implemented again as a whole class
Incorporated content and technology standards
Time management and inclusion of all students impractical with the availability of one computer
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