Week #3: Google Presentations

WHAT:

I learned about Google Presentations this week. I learned how to create them and how convenient they are.

SO WHAT:

Google Presentations will be very beneficial. When I have to make group presentations in school we can create them through Google Presentations. That way (just like with Google Documents) the group can work on it when they find the time. You don't have to figure out when you all can get together to work on it. The project can be divided up and then each member can work on it when they get the chance.

Also, when you have to present you can bring your presentation on a flash drive, but if for some reason it doesn't work you will ALWAYS have a back up. All you need is a computer. With Google Presentations you are able to pull up your presentation on any computer that has internet access!! That is a great comfort to me. When I am preparing for a big presentation I'm trying so hard to make sure everything goes right, so just knowing that if my presentation wont come up, or I forget it, then I will always have that backup.

NOW WHAT:

Google Presentations are fun and seem like they will make life a bit easier. For instance, by using Google Presentations I will be able to work on lessons anywhere, at any computer. Doing this will also allow me to show many different people my presentation and get their feedback on it.

Google Presentations will also be a great help when I become a teacher. I can teach lessons using this kind of presentations. Also when the students need to do a class presentation I can have them do it using Google Presentations. That way I can grade their presentations by pulling it up on line, rather than having to have them all give me a flash drive.

VIDEO REFLECTION:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIV1CTWS7vY&feature=player_embedded

I thought this film was pretty good. I really liked the fact that he related the importance of education to future careers. He used famous people such as Steve Spielberg and George Lucas as example. Most youth look up to famous people and think they want that same life style. I feel that they just assume those people walked into fame. I think its important for them to note that even famous people have to get an education to become successful!