Intro to PowerPoint

EQ - What components of PowerPoint do I need to know before I can create a successful PowerPoint project?

1. Activator:  Quick Recap with a partner
2. Review Communications Model
3. Communications Model Quiz
4. Laptop Assignments
5. Review of Computer Policy
6. Activator: Chalk Talk - What do you know about PowerPoint?
7. Key Terminology
8. Screenshot Introduction
9. TOD - Today I learned about _________.  It includes ________, _______, and ________. 
10. Pre-assessment (Favorite Things)

EQ - How can thinking logically about the Tabs of PowerPoint, help me use the features of the software? 

1. Activator - Splashdown the parts of the PowerPoint screen (14)
2. Worst Case Scenario: Bear Grylls
1. Video - HERE
2. Why does this escape plan make sense?
3. Discussion - How can logical thinking help us improve our accuracy?
4. A closer look at Tabs, Groups, and Commands
1. Advanced Organizer
2. Together - Spotting Trends of the Home Tab
3. Collaborative Pairs
5. Class Discussion - Logic and Using PowerPoint
6. TOD - Answer the EQ

Communication and PowerPoint

EQ - How can we develop and communicate content for a presentation?

1. Activator - Communications Model *Quiz Next Class*
1. Parts of the model
2. 3 types of noise
3. Connection to PPT
2. Partnership Interview
1. Directions
2. Interview Time
3. Presentation Development (Content)
4. Present Your Partner
3. Tips for content development
4. TOD -  Reflection
1. What went well?
2. What could be better?
3. How could you better develop content to enhance communication?
5. If time permits - PowerPoint Pre-Assessment

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?