Educator's Toolbox: PPT Viewer

Well, here's there's another one... way to go Tere and Shelby!

This episode of the Second Life Educators Toolbox shows you how to use a PPT Viewer that won't let your students accidentally advancing your slides. Newbie level instruction shows you everything you need to locate, install and use this amazing educational tool.

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