Logical Approach to PowerPoint

EQ - How do I create a presentation with Custom Backgrounds and SmartArt Diagrams

1. Activator - Logical Approach to PPT
2. Introduction of Assignment*
3. TOD 
1. What was the easiest part of the assignment to complete?
2. The most difficult?

Successful Approach to PowerPoint

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

Avoid Being Power Pointless

EQ - How can I avoid being PowerPointless?

1. Activator -  PowerPoint Standup
2. Worst PowerPoint EVER
3. Class Activity - How can we make this better?
4. Avoid Being PowerPointless - PPT
5.  Error Analysis
1. How would you make the sample PPT better?

Day 2

1. Introduction to Guacamole
2. Assignment 1
1. List 5 of your favorite things
2. Create a PowerPoint Slideshow to inform the class of these items
3. Small Group Presentations
4. Evaluation
1. What do you like about the design of the presentations?
2. What could be better about the design?
3. Small Group Presentations
1. What went well?
2. What could be better?
1. Design
2. Content
4. Self-Assessment
1. What did you like most about your PPT?
2. What areas in your Favorite Things PPT can you modify to avoid being PowerPointless?
5. Make adjustments to remedy these errors

Communication

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. Self-Assessment - Impact of Noise
3. Partnership Interview
1. Directions
2. Interview Time
3. Presentation Development (Content)
4. Present Your Partner
4. Tips for content development
5. TOD -  Reflection
1. What went well?
2. What could be better?
3. How could you better develop content to enhance communication?
6. 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. Semantic
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. TOD Part 1
1. Briefly summarize the communications model
2. How will understanding this model help me use PowerPoint more effectively? 

DAY 2

1. Activator - Acting out the communications model
2. AP - Communications Model Quiz
3. Know your Audience - Partnership Activity
1. Class discussion
2. Jot notes about your fellow classmates to keep in your notebook
4. Syllabus Review, Classroom Procedures, Expectations
5. TOD Part 2
1. What are you most looking forward to during your time in PowerPoint?

Give a Little Bit

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

1. Activator - Extra Give Event
1. $8.6 Million
2. 500 Organizations
3. Leaderboard
2. Find an Organization that you believe in
3. Create a PPT to share information about this organization to the class that includes the following:

• Create a Master Slide Template for the organization you have chosen
• 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 to organization's home page
• Notes Pane Content
• Unique/Customized Color Theme
• Images/Shapes/SmartArt
• At least 1 chart
• At least 1 table
• A customized yet non-distracting animation

Creating a Photo Album

EQ - How are photo albums created in PowerPoint?

1. Activator:Photo Contest
1. Categories of cool photos
2. Google Search to find the coolest photo of ___________.
3. Save that file to your Google Drive >PowerPoint >New Folder "Photo Album" > "Photo Editing"
2. Inserting Photos
3. Modifying Photos
4. Creating Photo Album
5. Introduction to Transitions
6. Create a automatic photo album