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Google Drive:  Presentations 

Link to presentation:  https://goo.gl/55tezC

Powerpoint vs Google Presentations 

• Google presentations is a user friendly presenting software which allows individuals to create and present information in a similar way to Powerpoint.  The simplicity of the program layout makes it easy for anyone to create presentations on (from the inexperienced to the advanced user).  
• Google presentations focuses on functionality rather than design features (which Powerpoint is recognized for).  Although there are not as many options for design layout and transitions, Google presentations meets the user's needs to effectively communicate information. 
• Another feature Google presentations has when it comes to collaboration and sharing with others is an online setup where individuals can chat on the right hand pane during presentations.  This feature, powered by storing the presentation on the cloud, allows for better collaboration, especially from remote locations.  

Google Drive (Presentations) and Common Core

• Google Presentations meets Common Core's requirements to have students present material in a clear and effective way which prepares our students for the workforce.  Because of the focus on communication (through speaking and listening), students need to have a vast knowledge on how to communicate information.  Through utilizing this software, students can include multimedia and visuals within their presentations in order to add to their communicative efforts.  
• Because Google presentations is stored on the cloud, students have the option to collaborate with their peers in research and presentations.  This adds to the shared writing and publishing processes addressed in Common Core Standards.