
If you are not familiar with using the drawing/visual tools in PowerPoint, you can also view and use demonstrations on basic skills:ĭemonstration 1: How to copy and paste images and add textĭemonstration 2: How to add and edit shapes Other Options for Creating Visual Images:įor this class you are encouraged to use PowerPoint to develop simple images using the simple graphics/drawing tools. Manipulative Template 1: Positive and Negative Algebra Tiles You can model these image creation skill and encourage your students to apply them to their own explorations and explanations of Math. Some of the visual manipulative exercises will encourage and challenge you to use your own creativity and inventiveness to develop illustrations and demonstrations that help bring the meaning of math concepts to your students. It is however, recommended that you keep the graphics as simple as possible. If you would like to create your own graphics, feel free to do so. Please note, that you are not restricted to using the manipulative templates provided. In this course, you will be provided with manipulative templates and instructions that will help make reproduction of images and symbols easier.

You will also be encouraged to use examples of visuals, graphics or animations that illustrate concepts that you find on the web. Throughout this course you will be encouraged to develop your own visual examples on PowerPoint slides using simple graphics. Preparing Graphics and Visuals for Your Classroom
