Google Slides Companions

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For today's 'tech tool', let's delve into the world of captivating slide decks for your classroom using two fantastic tools: SlidesMania and SlidesCarnival, alongside Google Slides. As an educator, you already grasp the significance of engaging presentations. Let's explore how these platforms can help you achieve precisely that and more.

SlidesMania: Unleash Your Creativity

SlidesMania offers a wealth of free, customisable templates that breathe life into your presentations. Whether it's a lesson about history or a project related to science, SlidesMania provides themes that resonate with your subject matter. Navigating the platform is straightforward – select your preferred template, click, and start adding your content. These templates are beautifully crafted, saving you valuable time while ensuring a polished final outcome.  Here's an example:

SlidesCarnival: Elegance and Simplicity

On the other hand, SlidesCarnival is renowned for its elegant and minimalistic designs. These templates convey professionalism and simplicity, making it easier to present information clearly to your students. The range of layouts and colour schemes is impressive, allowing you to seamlessly adapt to different teaching scenarios.  It now has integration with Canva, which is an added bonus if you keen on designing your presentations in this platform .  Here's an example:

The Benefits:

1. Enhanced Engagement
2. Time Efficiency
3. Student Participation
4. Aesthetic Appeal

Getting Started:

1. Exploration: Visit SlidesMania and/or SlidesCarnival to explore the diverse range of available templates.

2. Selection: Choose a template that aligns with your lesson's theme and objectives.

3. Customisation: Add your content, adjust colours, and insert images to personalise the template.

4. Engagement Elements: Integrate interactive elements like quizzes or clickable links to maintain student engagement.

5. Practice: Familiarise yourself with the tools for a seamless presenting experience.

6. Empower Students: Teach your students to utilise these platforms, empowering them to create visually appealing presentations.

I hope this tech tool is helpful!

Hei konā mai,

Shannon

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