The Blessing of PowerPoint!

Week six of the Webskills course is already here. So far, we're halfway through the course and the technological changes that I am implementing in the classroom are way more effective and much better adapted. Many thanks to Robert and all the guests he brings in.
This week, it's all about powerpoint, one of my favorite teaching tools because of all the little elements it has which make learning much easier and a lot more fun. My concern now is teaching the children to make and use a powerpoint presentation since it is a part of their curriculum. Basically, I'm not going to teach them anything about making interactive powerpoint presentations. What I care more about is making presentations, however, I always use interactive presentations with them, and they know that it's through powerpoint. I always get the famous question when some nice effect happens on the screen: "HOW DID YOU DO THAT?" The usual answer I give is "The magic of powerpoint."  So far, my students recognize the potential of powerpoint and they are very motivated to learn how to use it.
In a few weeks, the students will start learning how to apply it...I bet they will like it although what worries me is the mechanical boring stuff that they will have to do...

Now, regarding the project task of implementing a change related to technology in the classroom. I decided to work more on the issue of making authentic language available to the children through the use of skype in a conference-like situation. i already spoke about it to a British friend and talked him into helping out. He liked the idea and promised to help. As a backup, I also talked to a friend of mine in Los Angeles and he's going to help out as well. I think I will try it in Thursday's session. Wish me luck
Hope all's well with all of you,
Charbel