Bianca Bartolomei

 

     While working on Assignment 5: PowerPoint Interaction, I learned how to create a fully interactive presentation using hyperlinks, buttons, transitions, and kiosk mode. I gained new skills in non-linear navigation, linking slides, and adding animations and sound effects to enhance user engagement. I liked how creative the project allowed me to be, and it was fun designing a quiz that felt more like a game. What I didn’t like as much was troubleshooting when buttons didn’t link properly, it took a few tries to fix. Next time, I’ll double-check all links and buttons earlier on to avoid confusion at the end.      As a future 4th-grade teacher, I can definitely see myself using data collection tools like Google Forms or Qualtrics to check for student understanding. For example, after a science unit on ecosystems, I could create a short survey to see which concepts students grasped and which ones need to be reviewed. I could also use surveys to get feedback ...