PowerPointless

EQ - How can I avoid being PowerPointless?

1. Activator - TPS Splashdown (Parts of the PPT screen)
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. Activator -  PowerPoint Standup
4. Worst PowerPoint EVER
5. Class Activity - How can we make this better?
6. Avoid Being PowerPointless - PPT
7.  Error Analysis
1. What areas in your Favorite Things PPT can you modify to avoid being PowerPointless?
2. Make adjustments to remedy these errors
8. Small group presentations

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. 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?

Analyzing Perspectives

EQ - How are position statements defended using PowerPoint?

1. Activator: The Art of Persuasion

2. Identify a belief or idea that you have that others may disagree with your perspective.
          - Personal Idea
          - List of 50
3. Use the Advanced Organizer to substantiate your perspective
4. Remember the recommendations presented in the Activator to help you finalize your planning.
5. Compose an essay to support your perspective
6. Create a PowerPoint to defend your argument
          - Incorporate learned elements of PPT design
7. Prepare to present to the class.

The following video may help you in the planning process:

Textboxes, SmartArt, and Hyperlinks....Oh My!

EQ - How can I use modified SmartArt and Text Boxes as hyperlinks throughout a slideshow?

1. Activator - Brainstorm Challenge
2. SMART Art review
3. Textboxes
4. Hyperlinks
5. Guided Practice - Combining 2-4 into a slideshow
6. Review - Project Directions
7. Project Work Time
8. Small Group Presentations if time permits

Photo Albums

EQ - How do I insert and format media clips into a slideshow?

1. Activator - Chalk Talk: Songs that would be perfect for your photo album
2. Sample - 13 Colonies PPT
3. TPS Exploration - How can we insert an audio clip?
4. Process Review
5. Apply to your slideshow
6. Partner Check
7. Enhance your Photo Album PPT

50 Nifty United States Song

Photo Albums

EQ - How are transitions effectively used in a PowerPoint slideshow?

1. Activator - 13 Colonies PPT
1. Review Photo Album Options
2. How to apply transitions to slides
1. Inserting Transitions
2. Managing Multiple Transitions
3. Modifying Transition Effect Options
3. Try It - 13 Colonies PPT
4. Apply Your Learning
1. Create a Photo Album titled Photo Album
2. Use the Photo Album Options 
3. Manage Transitions within your slideshow
5. TOD
1. Describe the process of using transitions effectively.
2. Explain why a designer must be careful when using transitions.  Be specific and incorporate previously learned content in your answer.

Modifying Photos

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 H Drive >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

HOMEWORK - Bring 15-20 digital photos to our next meeting