How to Edit .pps files

I am assuming multiple display setup in extended mode (not mirrored). I had this problem as well.

I found that in PowerPoint Mac 2011:

• go to "Slide Show" tab in the ribbon.
• Click "Set Up Show" button.
• Change radio button for "Show type" to "Browsed by an individual (window)".

This will put the presentation into a window, which you can maximize on the presenting screen (for me the 2nd display hooked up). Yes you get the title bar, but otherwise it's effectively full screen. On the primary display (which is still my laptop screen), I can move to different applications without affecting the windowed presentation screen.

In answer to the first query - When the students connect they should see both of your displays and then be able to select Display 1 or Display 2 for a closer look at either one. These options appear (or not) depending on the display arrangement setup under Displays in System Preferences.

The bottom line is, ARD is not really suited to this task. There is a piece of software that does exactly what you're after, but it does cost. It's called LANSchool.

The killer LANSchool feature that you're looking for is - 'Show Teacher's Screen'. This overlays your screen onto a selection of student machines. There's a 30 day trial available, I highly recommend you try it out!