Powtoon

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Strengths:

 * Same features as a PPT but more alive
 * you can upload your presentations into youtube, facebook, or google
 * user friendly program that allows any skill set to make a professional presentation
 * Powtoon can convey your message in an attention grabbing and engaging way.
 * Teachers and students can use this program

Weaknesses:

 * the free version is limited
 * To upgrade to Pro it is $60/mo
 * to upgrade to agency it is $130/mo

Opportunities:

 * Teacher's can make a lesson come alive
 * Students can create professional and fun presentations
 * Threats**
 * Students would need computer access at home in order to create presentations
 * Students could find this program confusing to create


 * Ideas:**

Students can create a presentation to teach the class about a particular lesson. Students can be creative in the visuals they use. This could also be a great way to have students introduce themselves in that first week of school.

The below video was created by a [|Media Specialist who is also an ESOL teacher] along with her students. The kindergarten students narrated the stories and then the 5th grade animated them.

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