Welcome to PowerPoint

 EQ - How does the use of PowerPoint require an understanding of the communications model?

1. Activator - Whisper Down The Lane
1. Class Brainstorm - How does the lesson of this game relate to PowerPoint?
2. Communications Model 
3. Identifying Noise
1. External
2. Internal
3. Symmantic
4. Self-Assessment
1. In what situations do you find yourself most distracted?
2. What are your worries/concerns (if any) when presenting to a group of people?
3. Did you experience noise during the Whisper Down The Lane game?  Explain why or why not?
5. Know your Audience - Partnership Activity
1. Class discussion
2. Jot notes about your fellow classmates to keep in your notebook
6. TOD Part 1
1. Briefly summarize the communications model
2. How will understanding this model help me use PowerPoint more effectively? 
7. Syllabus Review, Classroom Procedures, Expectations
8. TOD Part 2
1. What are you most looking forward to during your time in PowerPoint?

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Charts

EQ - How are chart types differentiated in PPT?

1. Activator - Did You Know
2. Previous Class Assessment
3. Introduction to Webquest **
1. Webquest information link
4. Partner Review
5. Muddy Points
6. Bowl Prognosticators
1. Alabama vs. Oklahoma
2. Missouri vs. Oklahoma State
3. Clemson vs. Ohio State
4. Florida State vs. Auburn
7. Create a PowerPoint to show the class’s prediction and chart our vote results