Presentation software is a step up from using overhead transparencies as visual aids. This
software allows you to use a projector that is integrated with a computer to display an outline or
slide show (often accompanied by graphics, sound effects or links to websites). Presentation
software is produced by a number of different companies. The following sites include tutorial
information on how to use the most popular presentation programs.
PowerPoint Viewer
PowerPoint Viewer 2007.
If you do not have a PowerPoint program on your computer you can download this free
viewer. With it you can view presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint 97 and in later versions.
Free PowerPoint Viewer 2003
.
If you do not have a PowerPoint program on your computer you can download this free viewer.
With it you can view presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint 97 and in later versions.
PowerPoint Tutorials
Note: The following list is arranged by software version.
PowerPoint 2007:
Florida Gulf Coast University.
PowerPoint 2007 Tutorial
A great site that covers all the major aspects of PowerPoint. Tutorials are easy to follow
with many screen shots. Also included is a complete list of
Office 2007 tutorials.
Microsoft PowerPoint. (PowerPoint 2007)
PowerPoint is the presentation software that is supported at MSASS and is a
Microsoft product. This link goes to the latest
version of the software but included on the web page are links for a variety of versions.
PowerPoint 2003:
Microsoft Office Assistance. (PowerPoint 2003)
The site is run by Microsoft so the information stays up-to-date. There are lots of tips and
how-to tutorials that cover many of the common PowerPoint questions as well as tips on some of the
little known features. There are tutorials available for a variety of the versions of PowerPoint
currently in use. Be sure to use the category links in the middle of the page to see more of the
tutorials.
PowerPoint Tutorials & Practice Questions.
(PowerPoint 2003 down to 97)
A set of PowerPoint tutorials created for use when studying for the MOS (Microsoft Office
Specialist) Certification exams. You'll also find tutorials here for the other Microsoft Office
products (Access, Excel, Outlook, and Word).
PowerPoint 2000:
Florida Gulf Coast University. PowerPoint 2000 Tutorial
A great site that covers all the major aspects of PowerPoint. Tutorials are easy to follow
with many screen shots.
The PowerPoint FAQ. (PowerPoint 2000)
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about PowerPoint. This searchable site is sponsored
by PPTools, PowerTools for PowerPoint. As you scroll down this page it includes a variety of
topics and problems to choose from and the linked pages give you instructions on how to do
it. (Last updated December 4, 2007.)
PRB Corp.
(PowerPoint 2000)
This site provides a BASIC short little introduction to PowerPoint with brief activities to
get you started. (Last updated February 12, 2007.)
Presenters University Courses
This commercial site provides information on a variety of presentation techniques - including
content and delivery. Look under the section on Visual Aids for tips on how to effectively use
presentation software as well as specifics on PowerPoint.
PowerPoint 97:
PowerPoint in the Classroom.
(PowerPoint 97)
This PowerPoint tutorial walks you thru the process of creating a PowerPoint presentation
step-by-step. Produced by ACT360 Media Ltd. in conjunction with Microsoft Corporation,
actDEN (Digital Education Network) offers "free software tutorials and
high-quality online courses."
Click here to see their upgraded PowerPoint 2003 version.
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Corel Presentation Software
Corel Presentations is a
Corel product;
click
here for more information about Corel Presentations.
Learning Corel Presentations 8.0
Produced by the Land-Grant Training Alliance.
Take A Class
CaseLearns
During the year CaseLearns at Case Western Reserve University offers workshops and classes on
Microsoft software, PowerPoint, and a variety of other topics. Check their calendar to see a
complete list of current offerings.
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