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Google Slides*

(*formerly known as Google Presentations)

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for collaborating AND presenting!

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Google Slides

Collaborating & Presenting

  • Accessible anywhere with an Internet connection
  • Can import PowerPoint files, and export as PowerPoint or PDF
  • Slides can be “published” to the web and viewed by anyone (http://goo.gl/9pxmv)
  • Most of your ‘favorite’ presentation features are available (speaker notes, handouts, animations/transitions)
  • Drawing tools!

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Google Slides

Collaborating & Presenting

  • Image search when creating slide �(this background, for example)
  • YouTube clips can be embedded and played within a presentation
  • Comments &/or Speaker Notes can facilitate collaboration
  • Links can direct viewers to other sources.

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Google Slides

Challenges/Considerations

  • Internet connection required �(offline document editing is possible, �but not offline collaboration)
  • Not yet available in Google Drive app for iPad�(this summer/fall?)
  • Limited "themes" �Edit the Slide “master” to �customize your own!

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Getting started Part 1:

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Getting started Part 2 (Slide menu):

NEW

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Getting started Part 3 (Insert menu):

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New Cropping and Masking tools!

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Collaborating

Suggestions:

  • Create a prompt slide and duplicate as needed
  • Count off or assign slide numbers
  • Share as desired (Goo.gl, TinyURL or Link)

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