There have been increasing reports this year of issues when converting PowerPoint files into Google Slides. This appears to be affecting a range of resources, not just my own, and is something teachers should be aware of when planning and delivering lessons.
The main concern being raised is that presentation notes are being altered during the conversion process. In some cases, completely unrelated notes are appearing in slides. For example, a common issue at the moment is fractions content appearing in the presentation notes of unrelated units within the 2026 Maths Teaching Slides. This is understandably confusing and can disrupt lesson flow.
At this stage, it is unclear why this is happening. I have contacted Google in an attempt to find answers or a solution, but unfortunately I am still waiting. So far, I have not received clear guidance, and enquiries have been passed between departments without resolution.
All teaching slides are currently created in PowerPoint. While I understand and appreciate the convenience of Google Slides and its accessibility through Google Drive, the platform does have limitations. Many of my resources are designed to be highly interactive, using animations, drawing and writing tools, and specific clipart and fonts. These features are only supported in PowerPoint and cannot always be accurately replicated in Google Slides due to its restrictions.
Given the current workload, it is not feasible to create separate Google Slides versions of each resource. Each CHPS unit takes approximately two weeks to develop, followed by several additional days of editing. On top of this, the Maths and English unit updates take several days each. With 63 units per term, I am currently at full capacity, and there simply are not enough hours in the day to produce parallel formats.
When using these resources in Google Slides, please be aware that presentation notes may not always transfer correctly. This does not occur every time, but it is happening often enough to flag as a known issue.
To check whether the problem is caused by the conversion process, it is recommended to open the original file in PowerPoint and compare it side by side with the Google Slides version. If the notes appear correctly in PowerPoint, then the issue is likely due to the conversion.
However, if you notice errors within the PowerPoint file itself, please reach out. I am always happy to investigate and provide support where needed.
Thank you for your understanding and for your continued support.
