1. A Quick Glance At Summative &
Formative Assessment eTools:
PRESENTATION SOFTWARE
Amy J. Lukic
Grand Canyon University
TECH 546
July 27, 2011

2. Presentation Software
A Summative and Formative Assessment Technology Tool
Although presentation software was originally developed for the
business world, recent studies have proven that it can be an effective
assessment tool in education. A recent study supervised by the
University of Tennessee supports the conclusion that Microsoft
PowerPoint can be an effective assessment and intervention tool when
increasing fluency and automaticity in math facts (Parkhurst et al, 2009).
A second study out of Charles University in Prague elicits the efficiency
of the creation of presentations as didactic tools that, with trained
teachers, can positively influence the instructional effectiveness
(Urbanova & Ctrnactova, 2009).
Whether it is an interactive Jeopardy game using MS
PowerPoint or a student created project, presentation
software can be an effective tool in driving and
differentiating instruction for today’s twenty-first century
learners.

3. Presentation Software
Computer AND Web-based
Computer Based Applications Web Based Applications
Presentation software Prezi is a web-based
available for PC or Mac include presentation in the style of a
Microsoft PowerPoint and giant poster where important
Keynote for Macs. information is zoomed in and
Templates are available to use out.
with PowerPoint in order to Other online resources for
create content driven games creating and viewing
such as Jeopardy and presentations include
Hollywood Squares (Aronin Knoodle.com and
and O’Neal, 2011) SmartDraw.com.

4. Presentation Software:
The Cost
Computer Based Applications Web Based Applications
Microsoft PowerPoint: $100 Prezi.com will upload your
http://office.microsoft.com/en- PowerPoint or Keynote slides
us/powerpoint/ and create one giant
interactive online poster.
($100-200 per year)
Apple’s Keynote Software $60 Webex.com (free trial and
http://www.apple.com/iwork/ke pay per use pricing available
ynote/ starting at $.33 per minute)

5. Presentation Software:
What Assessment Data is Produced?
Activity Data
Formative Interactive Presentation • Diagnostic slides can be created to check
for class prior knowledge and connect
understandings to new knowledge.
• Partner talks and daily exit slips can be
incorporated for monitoring students
progress throughout a lesson.
Presentation Template: • Games such as Jeopardy can quickly
Games assess how groups as well as individuals
are achieving content standards through
immediate response activities.
Summative Student created • Evidence of specific content standards
presentation or digital achieved through student created
story presentation & rubrics, as well as
integrated technology standards.

6. Presentation Software:
How Does it Drive & Differentiate Instruction?
Activity How will it help drive and differentiate instruction?
Specialized • Diagnostic: These slides can drive instruction and planning by giving
slides context for learning and identify needs of a group of students.
• Partner Talks: When students are engaged in conversation, the instructor
can monitor and redirect instruction accordingly.
• Exit Slips: These slides, when presented daily throughout a unit of study,
can assist in the development of new knowledge, as ideas are connected
to past learning.
Game Games such as Jeopardy and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire not only
Templates engage the learner, but it can also give real time directed instruction for
further investigations in problem solving activities. (edgames.com)
Student • Rubrics can be used for assessing students ability to demonstrate master
Presentation of standards. These results can also drive instruction by identifying
or Digital missed points in which may be retaught in the next unit of study.
Story • Presentations are naturally differentiated for all types of learning styles,
language and content proficiency levels.

7. Presentation Software:
Best Practices
An article out of Illinois Institute of Technology in
Chicago concludes that teachers MUST use guidelines when
using presentations as instructional tools, (Kraus, 2008).
Rudolf Kraus sustains that there are many benefits to
utilizing PowerPoint as a significant tool in creating an
advantage in teaching complex concepts in science
education.
However, Kraus argues that instructional presentations
must stray from the original business oriented linear tool, to
a more interactive, student driven activity that assesses
student achievement and drives instruction.

8. Presentation Software:
Conclusion & Resources
When used appropriately, presentation software can
be an effective and engaging assessment tool in the
classroom. Presentations, whether used as an
instructional tool or when creating a culminating student
product, can yield important real time data used to
monitor goals and drive instruction.
For further information resources about how you can integrate
presentation software and templates into your instruction and
assessment, visit the following websites:
• http://www.eduplace.com/edugames.html
• http://teach.fcps.net/trt10/PowerPoint.htm
• http://people.uncw.edu/ertzbergerj/msgames.htm

9. References
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This presentation was created by Amy J. Lukic
TEC 546, Grand Canyon University
July 27, 2011
Aronin, S., O’Neal, M. (2011). Twenty Ways to Assess Students Using Technology. Science
Scope, National Science Teachers Association Publication, Summer, 2011, p25-31.
Kraus, Rudolf (2008). Presentation Software: Strong Medicine or Tasty Placebo? Canadian
Journal of Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education, 8(1), page 70-81.
Parkhurst, J., Skinner, C., Yaw, J., Poncy, B., Adcock, W., Luna, E. (2009). Efficient Class-wide
Remediation: Using Technology to Identify Idiosyncratic Math Facts for Additional
Automaticity Drills. International Journal of Behavioral Consultation & Therapy,
Volume 6, No. 2.
Ubanova, K., Ctrnactova, H. (2009). Efficiency of PowerPoint Presentation as a Component of
Science Education. Problems of Education in the 21st Century, Volume 17, 2009,
page 203-211.