Quizzes in PowerPoint by @VictoriaTheTech

by Victoria Thompson | Dec 13, 2020 | Microsoft, MS - Intermediate, PowerPoint

Guest Post by Victoria Thompson Not too long ago I wrote about adding Forms into PowerPoint, which will now be my go-to method for collecting feedback directly in a PowerPoint presentation. Out of interest, I decided to play around with this feature a bit more to see...

Adding Audio to PowerPoint By @VictoriaTheTech

by Victoria Thompson | Nov 30, 2020 | Microsoft, MS - Intermediate, PowerPoint

As I mentioned in my last blog, I absolutely love using Screen Recorder in PowerPoint. Before transitioning into my new role as a STEM instructional coach, Screen Recorder was instrumental to my role as a math educator, especially with problem solving. However, there...

Using Screen Recorder in Microsoft PowerPoint for Asynchronous Tasks By @VictoriaTheTech

by Victoria Thompson | Nov 8, 2020 | Microsoft, MS - Intermediate, PowerPoint

For asynchronous tasks and homework, consider using Screen Recorder in Microsoft PowerPoint. With the Screen Recorder feature you can record your computer screen and related audio directly on PowerPoint, and then embed it in your PowerPoint slide for you (and your...

Designer in PowerPoint: The Graphic Design Life Saver

by Victoria Thompson | Oct 25, 2020 | Microsoft, MS - Beginner, PowerPoint

Not a Graphic Designer? No Problem! I openly tell people that I work with that I am not a graphic designer. I am a techie person but graphic design and making things look pretty is not one of my strengths. This is an issue because I would still like to make beautiful...

Using Dictation in OneNote to Save Time

by Victoria Thompson | Oct 13, 2020 | Microsoft, MS - Intermediate, OneNote

I am a big believer in not having to do more work than I have to or need to. I view it as part of my “work smarter, not harder” philosophy for 2020 and beyond. In the beginning of the year and especially during the onset of remote learning in March I felt like I was...

Pump It Up with Pivot Tables

by admin | May 27, 2020 | Advanced, Excel, Microsoft

A pivot table is an essential tool for teachers. Pivot tables SUMMARIZE. Given that we have 30-150 students each doing multiple things we have lots of need for pivot tables. Join cue.org/microsoft May 27th at 7pm PST for my webinar on Pivot Tables in Excel Online...