Alternatives to PowerPoint

Introduction

This is an activity for nurse educators to learn about alternatives to PPT, such as Prezi and Powtoons.

If you already know how to do this, join another team that is using a different tool.

Click on the "Task" bar to proceed.

Task

Solve this identified learning need: 

Learners have indicated an incomplete understanding of atrial fibrillation, in the areas of ECG identification, causes, risks, and treatment.

Work as a team to create a brief (< 3 minute) presentation using an alternative tool

Click on the "Process" bar for instructions and suggested resources to assist you

Process

Instructions:

Using the resources provided below (as well as resources that you find):

1. Perform a Google search using the pharse "Alternatives to PowerPoint'

2. Did you find PowToons? Slideshark? Keynote? Prezi?

3. Review the suggested resources listed below

4. Open/download and experiment with at least one free alternative to PPT or one technological source

for promoting interactivity

5. Develop a short (< 3 minute) presentation using Prezi, PowToons, or other alternative to address the

problem that was identified on the "Task" tab

6. Email a link to your presentation to the workshop facilitator

7. Proceed to the "Evaluation" tab

Evaluation

Discuss among your group if this was a helpful exercise. What challenges did you face? What benefits could it provide? How might this be used in your teaching environments?

Be prepared to share your presentation with the larger group of participants

Teacher Page

 

This webquest was designed for educators as an introduction to mobile learning. I use it during a workshop. Time frame for participant completion of the webquest can be 30 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the available time you have, number of participants, and the depth in which you would like the topic explored. Optimally, I have several teams each completing a webquest on a different topic. The teams converge and present their findings to the larger group as part of the workshop. Participants are asked to self-evaluate if they were able to meet the workshop learner objectives.

Teachers and Educators are welcome to use this webquest and adapt it to meet their needs.