Accessing PowerPoint Presentations

For the convenience of our educators, many of Skill Struck's pre-made lesson plans include PowerPoint presentations. This article explains how to access those presentations..

Last updated - July 24, 2024

 

  1. Begin on the home screen of your Educator Portal and scroll to the Resources section. Select the Lesson Plans icon.


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  2. Choose the grade or unit you are teaching from the list, and select the specific lesson plan you would like to view.
  3. Scroll to the bottom of the lesson plan. If there is a PowerPoint presentation available for the lesson, it will show up under Supplemental Materials.


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  4. Hover over the PowerPoint name and click "Download as PowerPoint."
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  5. Once the download is complete, click Open to open the presentation.
    • PCs will usually open the presentation using PowerPoint.
    • Macs will usually open the presentation using Keynote.
  6. Play the presentation as usual.

 

Viewing a Presentation in Your Browser

If your computer does not have an application to open the PowerPoint, you can view it in your browser using Google Slides.

  1. Hover over the PowerPoint name and click "Open in Google Drive."

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  2. The PowerPoint will then open in Google Slides.
  3. Select Slideshow to view the presentation in full-screen mode.

 

Downloading a Presentation as a PDF

You are also able to download the PowerPoint slides as a PDF.

  1. Hover over the PowerPoint name and click "Download as PDF."
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