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2. Embedding within Microsoft PowerPoint for Live Response

In this section there is guidance to add a Microsoft Forms activity within PowerPoint to allow you to receive and share with your students live, so that their responses can be addressed in real-time. The following steps and instructional video will guide you on the process:

VIDEO GUIDE: Click the image below to launch the Panopto Video or alternatively click this link: 2. Embedding within Microsoft PowerPoint for Live Response (Web Link, Opens in Panopto)

  1. Start by opening the PowerPoint presentation where you want to add the activity.
  2. Go to the slide where you want to add the form or insert a new slide by clicking on the “New Slide” button in the “Home” tab.
  3. Click on the “Insert” tab in the PowerPoint ribbon.
  4. In the “Insert” tab, look for the “Forms” option. It might be under the “Add-ins” section. Click on it.
  5. If prompted, sign in with your Microsoft account to access Microsoft Forms.
  6. You can either create a new form or quiz by clicking on “New Form” or “New Quiz,” or you can select an existing form from your list.
  7. Once your form is ready, click on “Insert” to add it to your PowerPoint slide. The form will be embedded in the slide.
  8. You can resize and reposition the form on the slide as needed by clicking and dragging the form’s edges.
  9. Run your presentation in “Slide Show” mode to ensure the form works correctly and is displayed as expected.
  10. When you present, attendees can fill out the form directly within the PowerPoint slide. Responses will be collected in Microsoft Forms.

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