Google Presentations and Microsoft PowerPoint are very similar. There are few differences but just enough to make you take a closer look at the Pros & Cons.
Microsoft PowerPoint- The biggest plus to using PowerPoint is the internet is not needed. Also, there are many slide options in which you have the ability to jot down your thoughts, whether it be animations, using WordArt or being able to insert texts, images or audio. The drawbacks are it is not available to everyone. You must have PowerPoint in order to view the presentation. The biggest downfall is the cost of the software.
Google Presentations on the flip side does require internet connection but also allows its users to collaborate on the document and access it from any source (phone, iPad, computer). While it is easy to use its designs are limited.
In chapter 5 Graham states, "Google Presentations is a powerful presentation maker that is part of Google Apps for Education. Presentations has all of the features users have come to expect with traditional presentation software such as PowerPoint and Apple's Keynote. Slide transitions, animations, inserting images and video are all part of Google Presentations. The difference is in sharing, collaboration, and price. Special features like these will help students and teachers fulfill requirements of the Common Core State Standards."
In watching my oldest child using Google Presentations for class projects I'm still amazed how she and her partners can collaborate on things and not even have to meet/stay after school. I would advise when using this for classroom projects make sure to emphasize that if you make changes that you inform your group.
After having used Microsoft throughout high school and college, I'm convinced now that Google Presentations is something I will use from here on out.
*Graham, Michael J. (p.71) Google Apps Meet Common Core, SAGE Publications.2013
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