How to Avoid Being PowerPointless

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. What areas in your Favorite Things PPT can you modify to avoid being PowerPointless?
2. Make adjustments to remedy these errors
6. Class Discussion
1. What content elements of your PowerPoint did you improve?
2. What design elements did you improve?
7. Intro to Slide Layouts
1. Types of Layouts
2. TPS - When would you use each?
3. Apply one different layout to each slide
4. Save
8. AP - List and Describe at least 3 different PowerPoint Slide Layouts
9. CP - Error Analysis
1. Quick Presentations
2. What did you like about your partner's presentation?
3. What did you not like?
10. Discussion Question - How can we use this information to help us communicate with the class in the future?
11. TOD - How can using a variety of slide layouts enhance a presentation AND eliminate noise during communication?

My Favorite Things

EQ - How can using various PowerPoint slide layouts improve a presentation?

1. Activator - TPS: List and describe when to use each tab of the ribbon
2. Account Management
• Go to - Google Drive Account Setup
• Click - driveforoffice.exe
• Run it
• Click - googledrivesync.exe
• Run it
• Open PowerPoint
3. Saving Procedures
4. Project Introduction
1. Directions Sheet*
2. Project Work Time
1. Slide 1 - Title
2. Slide 2 - Foods
3. Slide 3 - Activities
4. Slide 4 - Animals
5. Slide 5 - Sports Teams/Books
6. Slide 6 - Restaurants
7. Slide 7 - Movies/TV Shows
8. Slide 8 - Class/Subject
9. Slide 9 - Place to Visit
5. Intro to Slide Layouts
1. Types of Layouts
2. TPS - When would you use each?
3. Apply one different layout to each slide
4. Save
6. AP - List and Describe at least 3 different PowerPoint Slide Layouts
7. CP - Error Analysis
1. Quick Presentations
2. What did you like about your partner's presentation?
3. What did you not like?
8. Discussion Question - How can we use this information to help us communicate with the class in the future?
9. TOD - How can using a variety of slide layouts enhance a presentation AND eliminate noise during communication?

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 ________. 

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

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?

Give a Little Bit

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

1. Activator - Survey
2. Extra Give Event
1. $3.2+ 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 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

Intro to Tables and Charts

Do Now

1.  Visit our class website
2. Choose 2 full sheets of paper 
3. Prepare a pencil or a pen to take notes

 EQ - How do I modify tables and charts in PowerPoint?

1. Activator - Dunk Tank
1. Which teacher will be thrown at the most?
2. Which teacher will get dunked the most?
2. Introduction to Tables
1. Overview - Process
2. Together - Create a Table using our Dunk Tank data
3. Overview - Modifying a Table
4. Together - Make Modifications
3. Introduction to Charts
1. Overview - Process
2. Together - Create a Chart using our Dunk Tank data
3. Overview - Modifying Charts
4. Together - Make Modifications
4. On Your Own *Handout & PowerPoint
5. TOD - 1 Full Sheet of Paper
1. Side 1 - Draw the process for Creating and Modifying Tables
2. Side 2 - Draw the process for Creating and Modifying Charts

gmetrix registration

EQ - How can gmetrix help me?

1. Test Your Might - Registration
1. Start Menu
2. Find gmetrix
3. Create a profile
2. Test Your Might - Show me what you can do
1. Log in
2. Click Take A Test
3. Enter Access Code (On whiteboard)
4. Select PowerPoint
5. Select Training
6. Select PowerPoint 2014 Test 1 Training
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