Slide Design Elements

EQ - How can I change the design elements of a PowerPoint slide?

1. Activator - Collaborative Pairs:  Avoid Being PowerPointless
2. Introduction to Slide Design Elements
1. Slide Layout
2. Tables
3. Charts
4. SmartArt
5. Pictures From File
3. Outline View
4. Your Turn - Is a Hybrid Car Right For You?
1. Together - What is important to you when choosing a car?
2. Search the web to find content to help you make your decision.
3. Create a PowerPoint using the Outline Pane
1. Slide 1 - Title Slide
2. Slide 2 - Intro/Agenda Slide
3. Slide 3 - Defining Hybrid Cars
4. Slide 4 - Factor 1 (from #4)
5. Slide 5 - Factor 2 (from #4)
6. Slide 6 - Factor 3 (from #4)
7. Slide 7 - Summary/Conclusion (try to think of a more creative slide title)
4. Make the PPT attractive using the slide design elements presented in class
5. TOD 
1. Which design element do you expect to use the most as we move forward?
2. In what class(es) will you most likely use each design element? How will you use it?

Favorite Things Project

EQ - How can I avoid being PowerPointless?

1. Activator - Follow Along
2. Formatting Text
1. Font Group
2. Format Painter Tool
3. Formatting Placeholders
4. Inserting Objects
1. ClipArt
2. Images
3. SmartArt
   
5. Applying Content to Favorite Things
1. Review Project Requirements
2. Finalize Outline
6. Opening a PowerPoint
7. Project Work Time
8. TOD - Today I accomplished ______________ and _____________. Next class I will begin by ________________.

PowerPoint Logic

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

1. Activator - Worst Case Scenario: Bear Grylls
1. Video - HERE
2. Why does this escape plan make sense?
2. A closer look at Tabs, Groups, and Commands
1. Advanced Organizer
2. Together - Spotting Trends of the Home Tab
3. Collaborative Pairs
3. Class Discussion - Logic and Using PowerPoint
4. Try It
5. TOD - Answer the EQ

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?