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 ________. 

 

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
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?

Prepping for the Certiport Exam

DO THIS FIRST

Find your laptop

Login as Certiport.  The password is exam

EQ - How can I prepare for the Certiport Exam?

1. Activator
2. Syllabus Review
3. Certiprep Directions
1. Login - Certiport
2. Password - Exam
3. Open Certiprep
4.  Login using your Certiport Registration Info
5. Select Learning Mode & PowerPoint
6. Begin Questions 1-15
7. Print the customized Study Guide
8. Move on to questions 16-30 & Repeat until you have completed all learning mode questions
4. Foldable
• Side 1 - Items you know
• Side 2 - Items you need help to know
5. TOD - Print your Certiport Study Guide(s)
• Staple & Submit

In the Lab - Collaboration

EQ - How do I use the collaboration features of PowerPoint?

1. Activator - PPT Races
2. Lab 1 - Click Here
3. Lab 2 - Click Here
4. Lab 3 - Click Here
5. TOD 
1. What collaborative features do you find easy to use?
2. Difficult?
3. Which do you think you'll use the most?  Why?

Collaborating on Presentations

EQ - How can I use the collaboration features of PPT?

1. Activator - The Final Countdown


2. Recreational Biking
3. Instructional Packet
4. Today's Meet
5. TOD
• 3 - Things you learned today
• 2 - Describe the processes for completing 2 of the things you learned
• 1 - Pose 1 Muddy Point

Finalize Project

Your mission...

Finalize your informational PowerPoint that introduces the class to a non-profit organization to the class.  We will use the final 40 minutes of class to learn how to set and rehearse timings.  You will be presenting to small groups next class.

Give a Little Bit

EQ - How can I incorporate Master Slides into a presentation?

1. Activator - Survey
2. Extra Give Event
1. $1.6 Million
2. 194 Organizations
3. Leaderboard
3. Find an Organization that you believe in
4. Create a PPT to share information about this organization to the class that includes the following:

• Create a Master Slide Template
• Use at least 5 different layouts
• Consistent Transitions
• Various Images that enhance your PPT
• Balance
• Color Coordinated
• Relate to Content
• Content that follows the 4 x 4 Rule
• Works Cited Slide
• Hyperlink
• Notes Pane Content
• Unique Color Theme
• Images/Shapes/SmartArt
• At least 1 chart
• A customized yet non-distracting animation