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What is Powtoon?
Are you tired of giving a PowerPoint presentation and having your students fall asleep? Well [|PowToon] might just be the solution to your student motivation dilemma. [|PowToon] is a website that allows its users to create fun short graphic presentations to introduce a topic or idea.

What are the benefits of using Powtoon?
-Easy to use with simple directions -There is an auditory component, so music or a voiceover can be added for interest -It short, usually only about 2-5 minutes in length -It is graphic, attractive and attention grabbing -Useful for digital storytelling

Below are a few more links to tell you about this tool: Powtoon Benefits Benefits for Education According to Powtoon

How do I construct a Powtoon? Go ahead...try it!
Watch the Voicethread below to help you construct your Powtoon. media type="custom" key="21049676"

How could I use Powtoon in my classroom?
-Establishing classroom goals for the year -Introducing a unit -Offering up ideas for a debate -Presenting a rubric for an assignment -Creative way to assign morning work

View the links below to see other educators talking about Powtoon: [|Free Tech 4 Teachers] Animated Tutorials Blog comparing prezi to powtoon

**Powtoon Illustrated**
View the youtube video below to see how Powtoon can be used. media type="youtube" key="6lI0JRVpB0o" height="283" width="504" Teacher Examples of Powtoon  Establishing Classroom Goals Ancient Egypt  Morning Work

Student Example of Powtoon Where the Wild Things Are

Other videos using Powtoon are located at: Powtoon's channel Facebook Powtoon Learning Powtoon Intro to the Flipped Classroom Professional Development Twitter in education Lodge McCammon

What resources are available to help me with this tool?
Below are some links to help you with creating Powtoons. Powtoon Walkthrough Powtoon: Basic Animation Powtoon Markers and Backgrounds How To Powtoon YouTube Series How to Create a Powtoon YouTube Series