Beginner’s Guide to Converting Google Slides into Keynote

Gone is the era of the overhead projector. Most students today would not even know what an overhead projector is. I remember my binder full of transparencies for everything I taught. Today’s teachers rely on presentation software for teaching. Prezi, Canva, Powerpoint Keynote, and Google Slides are all popular with teachers. Did you buy a fantastic activity from Teachers Pay Teachers, and your students only have access to Keynote? At times it may be necessary to convert these presentations for student use. Google Slides is excellent free presentation software, but not every district uses Google Classrooms.

What is Keynote on Mac

Keynote is a type of presentation software. It is Mac’s version of PowerPoint. Keynote is included in most of Apple’s products without extra cost. It is easy to use and has many design choices for your presentations. for many students; Keynote is the first presentation software they are introduced to.

Why is Converting Google Slides into Keynote necessary? L

With better security, less maintenance, and fewer calls to the help desk, it is no surprise many schools use Mac products. Many schools find that training and teaching with a Mac is more accessible. Since Covid, digital lessons and books have become increasingly popular, leading to more student use of presentation software. TPT makes it easy for teachers to post Google Slide activities to sell. There are over 100,000 Google Slide products listed on TPT. If your school is a Distinguished Apple School and you want to convert your cute PowerPoints into keynotes for student use, follow the steps below.

How to get started with Converting your Google Slides into KeyNote

Step 1

After you download your favorite Google Slide Activity from TPT, click on the file and download it as a PowerPoint.

Step 2

Open your Download folder and locate the PowerPoint. Drag the Powerpoint to your Desktop

Step 3

From your desktop, right-click the Powerpoint (Press and hold the control key while you click.) A new menu will pop up with an “OPEN WITH” choice. Pick keynote. Your PowerPoint will instantly change to KeyNote.

STEP 4

Save your Keynote with a new name you can remember.

The last thing you need to know about Converting Google Slides and Keynote

Keynote is a free preinstalled presentation software. It is simple for students to learn. Most TPT presentations and activities are created as Google Slides. Apple Distinguished Schools will use Keynote, so if you are a teacher wanting students to independently use Google Slide activities on an iPad without Google classroom will need to convert it to Keynote.