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?

Charts and Tables

 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. Reviewing Charts
1. Overview - Process
2. Together - Create a Chart using our Dunk Tank data
3. Overview - Modifying Charts
4. Together - Make Modifications
3. 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
4. Tables Tutorial Assignment (If time permits)

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

Hybrid Cars Project

EQ - How can I enhance the design of a PowerPoint slideshow?

1. Activator - Daily Overview
2. Customized Theme Challenge
1. 10 minutes
2. Museum Walk & Vote
3. Favorite Things - Final Review
1. Rubric
2. Adjustments
3. Submit to Schoology
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. (AO Foldable)
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
5. Slide 5 - Factor 2 
6. Slide 6 - Factor 3
7. Slide 7 - Summary/Conclusion (try to think of a more creative slide title)
4. Make the PPT attractive using the slide design elements and a customized theme.
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?

Customized Theme

EQ - How can I create a customized theme?

1. Activator: Chalk Talk - Elements of PPT
2. *Introduction to Customizing Themes*
1. Step by Step Project
2. Today's PowerPoint
3. Create a customized theme for your presentation
4. Update your Favorite Things PowerPoint
1. Rubric Review
2. Enhance your pictures using the extended tab
3. Create a customized theme
5. Collaborative Pairs
1.  What do you like about your partner's PPT?
2. What could they do to make it look better?
6. Make adjustments
7. TOD - Answer the EQ

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