Name: Thrive! NCHE Homeschool Conference
Start: 2025-05-22T00:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-05-24T23:59:59-05:00
Location: Winston-Salem, NC

This topic has 10 replies, 7 voices, and was last updated 11 years, 2 months ago by Tim.

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February 7, 2014 at 7:36 pm
petitemom
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So like I am not overwhelmed enough w/getting ready for high school, someone told me today that it is important for kids to learn how to give power point presentation.
My oldest son would probably prefere to die but I still need to question!
Is it a requesit for any college, is it really important? I wouldn’t even know where to start w/this?
February 7, 2014 at 8:33 pm
Missy OH
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It is not required to get into college (as far as I know), but my ds has had to give a power point presentation in two different classes his first semester already. I did not teach him, he figured it out himself. He is teaching his two younger brothers for me.
February 7, 2014 at 9:12 pm
cherylramirez
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My dd16 figured it out herself and since she needs a technology credit (in Texas) I am requiring her to do a PP presentation for a couple of her large research projects. She enjoys it, perhaps someone in the neighborhood or at church can help him. And if you have a local library they may even have classes. If he doesn’t like any of those ideas try You Tube!
February 8, 2014 at 1:19 am
petitemom
Participant
Thanks, from what you are telling me it looks as though we have time for that. My oldest is 12.
My friend was telling me that they start teaching it in 8th grade in private schools but I don’t see why we would need to do that now.
Good to considere probably for last year of high school…
February 8, 2014 at 1:43 am
Monica
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PowerPoint is very user-friendly, esp. among people who are already tech savvy.
February 8, 2014 at 3:57 am
petitemom
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My kids are tech savvy when it comes to using the Xbox and playing video games! Does that count for something!?!

February 8, 2014 at 7:39 am
Monica
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My kids are tech savvy when it comes to using the Xbox and playing video games! Does that count for something!?!

LOL. Ahhh, kids.

Do your kids use Excel, Word, or Publisher? I’ve found if my kids knows one of these programs it’s easy for them to quickly pick up the other. If not, there are lots of online tutorials for PowerPoint (or any other Microsoft program, for that matter.)
February 8, 2014 at 2:08 pm
petitemom
Participant
They use word. I’ll look more into it a little further down the road. ThankS!
February 8, 2014 at 3:03 pm
TailorMade
Participant
Clarifying, Texas public schools require this credit, it’s not a homeschool requirement…..but, very, very useful no matter the goals after graduation.
March 4, 2014 at 9:20 pm
lookingupalr
Participant
Agree that PP is user friendly. If I can do it, anyone can.
March 4, 2014 at 9:36 pm
Tim
Participant
It is definitely good for children to become proficient in PowerPoint, Word, Excel, etc. But with regard to giving presentations in the workplace, I’ve found that slide shows can be poorly used or relied on too much. However, they are an effective tool when used appropriately by one who has learned to present well.