Use Microsoft PowerPoint to Create a Visual Schedule

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In this Free Guided Project, you will:

Learn about choice boards and their use within the classroom environment

Use Microsoft PowerPoint to create a Choice Board

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1 hour
Beginner-friendly
No download needed
Split-screen video
English
Desktop only

By the end of this project, you will have created a visual schedule that you can use with your class to provide structure for their day. Visual schedules can relieve any anxiety students may have about what comes next and provide an opportunity to discuss any changes to the day. This will help your students feel more calm and ready to learn. Visual schedules are also essential tools for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder or learning needs. By using a visual schedule, you can differentiate their learning goals for the day in a way that allows them to feel prepared for each new task and ready to move on when each task is complete.

Skills you will develop

  • Teaching tools

  • elementary teaching

  • engaging classroom

  • educational tools

Learn step-by-step

In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:

  1. Use the key features of Microsoft PowerPoint

  2. Create a schedule card template

  3. Add visuals and labels

  4. Use a visual schedule in the classroom and virtually

  5. Use a visual schedule for students with special needs

How Guided Projects work

Your workspace is a cloud desktop right in your browser, no download required

In a split-screen video, your instructor guides you step-by-step

Frequently Asked Questions

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You'll learn by doing through completing tasks in a split-screen environment directly in your browser. On the left side of the screen, you'll complete the task in your workspace. On the right side of the screen, you'll watch an instructor walk you through the project, step-by-step.