LEARNING GOAL #3 - Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint: Students will be able to work with a team, form an outline, then build and share a multi-slide presentation using a variety of features from Microsoft PowerPoint 2016.
LESSON OVERVIEW: Today, we will begin learning about presentations and outlines. Specifically, we will begin learning to build presentations/outlines with Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint. You will learn the value of an outline, the value of a thesis statement, and the value of an engaging presentation. It is time to learn how to improve our skills at writing outlines and how to include proper research in an outline, a research paper, and at the end of a PowerPoint.
DAILY SCHEDULE (85 MINUTES): PART 1: SOLO WORK (10-20 Minutes) PART 2: CLASS DISCUSSION / NEW MATERIAL (30-50 Minutes) PART 3: DAILY ACTIVITY (10-20 Minutes) PART 4: CLOSING (5 Minutes)
PART 1: SOLO WORK Step 1: Find your assigned computer Step 1a: Classroom helper pass out name tags Step 2: Log on to your assigned computer Step 3: Go to and log on to your typingweb.com account Step 4: Begin your next typing practice lesson Step 5: Remember, you are trying to reach at least 15 WPM on each of the Beginner Lessons (all 9 of them)
PART 2: CLASS DISCUSSION / NEW MATERIAL Step 1: Go to the class discussion web site Step 2: Begin reading new lesson material until class discussion activity start Step 3: Once the class discussion activity starts, follow along on the web site and be prepared to read the material out loud to the class
PART 3: DAILY ACTIVITY Step 1: Practice with Outlines and Works Cited (Review) Step 2: Get approval for your Research Paper Project Topic Step 3: Create Outline, Works Cited, and Research Paper Pages for your Research Paper Project Step 4: Begin Work on your Research Paper Project Detailed Directions for Research Project #2
PART 4: CLOSING Step 1: Classroom helper collect and put away name tags Step 2: Close all open applications (Microsoft Office applications, web sites, etc.) Step 3: Gracefully shut down your computer Step 4: Turn off your display Step 5: Push your chair under the desk and pick up any trash