Traditional slideshows are a good way to communicate information. However they can also be used in creative ways for other types of projects. Take a look at the examples below for some alternative ideas for using slideshows. Click on an image to see the entire project.
ISTE 1d, 6a, 6b, 6d, 7b
Brochure
Slides offers flexible spacing and creative options, thus allowing students to produce professional looking brochures.
Poster
Use images, shapes, speech bubbles, etc. to organize and communicate information.
Animation
Explain a topic by selecting a few images and making them move. Open the attached example and click the arrow to present to see this in action.
Newspaper
Allow students to organize the sections or give them a template. Create one page or an entire newspaper.
If-Then Adventure
The audience gets to choose from two or more endings in this story presented as a slideshow. (lesson from Applied Digital Skills)
Doc with Background
Students can bring their writing projects to life by adding a background.
Postcard
Students create the front using Google Maps or Images, then write about the place on the back.
PDF Worksheets
Take/create a picture of your worksheet, then use Slides to make it fillable by students