Learning Goal #3 – Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint
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.” (10 Lessons)
Links to individual Learning Goal #3 Lessons are provided below:
Lesson 3.1: Outlines & Presentations (Day 1) 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.
Lesson 3.2: Outlines & Presentations (Day 2) 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.
Lesson 3.3: Outlines & Presentations (Day 3) LESSON OVERVIEW: Today, we will be taking what we learned about presentations and outlines during the past two classes and begin learning to build presentations/outlines with Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint. At this point, you’ve learned the value of an outline, the value of a thesis statement, and the value of an engaging presentation. It’s time to learn how to improve our skill at writing outlines and how to include proper research both in an outline and at the end of a PowerPoint.
Lesson 3.4: Working with PowerPoint LESSON OVERVIEW: Today, we will begin working with Microsoft PowerPoint, learning various features of the program through class activities, and explore other features of the program with our shoulder partners. We will also review Outlines, Works Cited Pages/Slides, and actually begin our Final Presentation projects. You have come a long way since the beginning of the semester. Now it’s time to put all the things you’ve learned to good use.
Lesson 3.5: PPTX Workday #1 LESSON OVERVIEW: We are in the final stretch. Just a few more days and the semester will be over. If you struggled for the first few weeks or months of the class, you still have a chance to finish well. If you’ve been doing great all semester, this is your shot to prove how good you are. Today, we will begin working on our Final Presentation projects and find ways to mix our presentation skills with our technology skills. This is day one of three.
Lesson 3.6: PPTX Workday #2 LESSON OVERVIEW: During the last class, you were able to get started on your final presentation projects. Today, you and your partners will continue right where you left off. If you’ve been doing great all semester, this is your shot to prove how good you really are. Remember, take the time to really be proud of what you build and present. Don’t give it half your effort. Give it 110%. This is day two of three.
Lesson 3.7: PPTX Workday #3 LESSON OVERVIEW: This is it. This is your last day to wrap up your outlines, your PowerPoints, and your Works Cited slides. Be sure to look over the reminders below and refresh yourself on all the things you need to earn a good grade. But even more importantly, try to find a way to look at this as an opportunity for improving your presentation skills. Yes, you get a grade, but this assignment can be so much more than that.
Lesson 3.8: Presentations & Review (Day 1) LESSON OVERVIEW: After three days of working with your partners and teams, everyone should be just about ready to present your PowerPoint Projects to the class. For those who get the presentation out of the way early today, you can take a sigh of relief. Most groups will present today and the rest will present during the next class. The rest of our day will be spent in preparation and review for the final exam.
Lesson 3.9: Presentations & Review (Day 2) LESSON OVERVIEW: An entire semester of Office Technology has just about come and gone. And today, you know exactly what’s expected. Final Presentations, Final Review, and Final Preparation for the Final Exam. Everything is coming to an end, but it’s your responsibility to finish strong. You will have plenty of time to relax when the semester is over. Just hang on and we’ll get through it together!
Lesson 3.10: Final Exam & Reflection LESSON OVERVIEW: You are all finished! Well, almost. With everything you’ve done between the beginning of the semester and now, you probably feel like everything has been a whirlwind. So much work that you don’t even know what you know. Today is your final shot at proving what you know, but this will also be a chance for you to reflect on what you have learned, see how far you have come, and wind down from a busy semester. Take a deep breath and be prepared to ace your Final Exam.