Inserting video into Powerpoint

I wanted to insert a video clip into a powerpoint I just made. I had done this in the past, but with my new computer I must have changed the way the clip was saved. I setup saving into quicktime, but my pp will not recognize it. How do I change the video clip format?

With so many different ways to save video, what do your recomend? I started using quicktime, because it is easy to transport using fewer mb, but now I found I can't insert it into pp.

I was thinking of doing my lessonplan on the podcast project I did this fall with my students and I was wondering if I should include the video example I made for this project in the powerpoint, or if it would just be easier to include some still pictures.
Hope the colors are not too distracting. I just wanted to try out some of the features of this blog. Ruth

Lesson Plan Files

These files are also located on our MBB Web site
[http://marinebiotech.net/workshop/bioinformatics/2008_AY_sessions.html]

• Lesson Plan Template [Word]
  — use this file to make your lesson plan
  
  
• PowerPoint Template of the Lesson Plan [PPT]
  — use this file to create your presentation for the showcase
  
  
• PDF version of the PowerPoint Template [PDF]
  — use this file to read while working on the PPT template

By the way, I forgot to respond to the question from Steve about curriculum standards. It is extremely important in my district that lessons reflect the state standards. I don't have to formally turn lesson plans in but I must teach according to the standards and our science department is always sharing ideas for labs that reflect the standards. Marianne

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Hey Steve,
I am having fun with my students helping them to create their "Powerpoint Notebooks" Feedback from them told me that they really like finding cool pictures to go with their invertebrate notes!
Talk to you tomorrow. Marianne

Time

Finding it hard to finish my project with so much school work going on. But, at least I remember that I want to complete it.