You have now learned how to create a PowToon to increase student achievement and interest in learning using Visual Literacy!
The final step in this process is to turn your PowToon into a video you can share with your students. Read the following steps:
The final step in this process is to turn your PowToon into a video you can share with your students. Read the following steps:
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
Once you have created your presentation, you are ready to share it.
Once you have created your presentation, you are ready to share it.
- Along the blue border, at the top of the screen select Preview to see the presentation in a viewer before publishing.
- By selecting Export or Download the user can save the presentation to your computer or export directly to sites like YouTube.
- Once selecting Publish, the presentation will become live for viewers to watch and share.
Put your knowledge to the test
Now that you have learned all the steps necessary to develop a PowToon, it is time to make one! Keep in mind your curriculum standards, pick a topic you will be teaching in the near future, and base your video on this standard.
Read through the self-assessment below, and if you answer "yes" to each question, get started having fun turning a boring lesson into an actively engaging presentation using visual literacy through PowToon!
You can always revisit each module as needed when creating your video.
Read through the self-assessment below, and if you answer "yes" to each question, get started having fun turning a boring lesson into an actively engaging presentation using visual literacy through PowToon!
You can always revisit each module as needed when creating your video.
Powtoon 101 – Self Assessment
- Do I know how to create and log into my Powtoon account? If my answer is no, I should revisit Module 1.
- Do I know how to create and record my script? If my answer is no, I should revisit Module 2.
- Do I know how to add music to my Powtoon? If my answer is no, I should revisit Module 2.
- Do I know how to add slides to my Powtoon? If my answer is no, I should revisit Module 3.
- Do I know how to adjust the timeline for slides and other visuals? If my answer is no, I should revisit Module 3.
- Do I know how to add text, images and videos to my Powtoon? If my answer is no, I should revisit Module 3.
- Do I know how to preview, export, and publish my Powtoon? If my answer is no, I should revisit Module 4.
Example: George Washington Carver
The PowToon below was created by a 1st grade teacher. She based her video off of a the CCGPS about George Washington Carver. Take a look at this cartoon for inspiration, as well as an example to help get your ideas flowing!
Log into your PowToon account and start creating!