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 - PowerPoint Pre-Assessment

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. Semantic
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?

Give a Little Bit

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

1. Activator - Extra Give Event
1. $3.2+ Million
2. 194 Organizations
3. Leaderboard
2. Find an Organization that you believe in
3. 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

SmartArt, Textboxes, and Hyperlinks, Oh My

EQ - How can I use modified SMART Art 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

PowerPoint Challenge

Many communities require recycling of household waste.  Residents are required to separate paper, plastics, and glass and put each material in special bins or bags.  Electronic equipment also can be recycled.  Your community has developed a special program for broken or obsolete computers and peripherals, office equipment and products, small home appliances, and entertainment equipment.  These items include personal computers, printers, cell phones, toasters, televisions, DVD players, and video game consoles.  Community officials will be collecting these items during the next two Fridays at your local police station and a nearby shopping center.  They will not accept air conditioners, humidifiers, and hazardous wastes. 

Begin by creating a Slide Master.  Then, using the concepts presented and techniques presented in class, develop a PowerPoint presentation to show at various businesses and offices within your community.  Emphasize the importance of recycling both traditional recyclables and electronic equipment.  Include enough slides to successfully present all of the information in an effective way.  

Slide Masters

EQ - How are master slides created?

1. Activator: Slide Masters
2. Introduction to Master Slides
3. Foldable
• What
• How
• Why
• Summary
4. Try it Together *Teacher Demo*
5. On Your Own
6. TOD - What do you like about creating Master Slides?
   

Hybrid Cars

Directions:  Create a power point with the following slide titles

Title Slide: Is a Hybrid Car Right for you?  Name & Date

Information Slide 1:  Are they a good value?

Information Slide 2:  What is their gas mileage?

Information Slide 3:  How do they work?

Ending Slide:  (Duplicate your title slide and move it to the end of your presentation; delete the placeholder with your Name and Date)

General Information

Research information needed for each of the above slides using the Internet

Use at least 2 different layouts

Within the slides vary using single and multi-level lists

Make font changes:  Size, Style, Color

Add a design theme to your presentation