PowerPoint Logic

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

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 ________. 

Communication and PowerPoint

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. Partnership Interview
1. Directions
2. Interview Time
3. Presentation Development (Content)
4. Present Your Partner
3. Tips for content development
4. TOD -  Reflection
1. What went well?
2. What could be better?
3. How could you better develop content to enhance communication?
5. If time permits - Introduction to PowerPoint Opening Screen

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

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

Non-Profit PowerPoint Creation

Finalize your PowerPoint for your chosen non-profit organization and prepare to give a small group presentation 

Following the small group presentations, we will review several elements of PowerPoint that remain on the syllabus.  Please review the syllabus immediately following the small group presentations.

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
• A customized yet non-distracting animation