Starting up with the basics:
Two Truths and a Lie demonstration and processing
Basics of Presentation Software:
Planning process first then create three slides showing off your two truths and a lie. Learning how to start up the program, create new slides, add text, format text, add in graphics and format, run slide show
Special Effects:
Children's story Creation while learning about adding in transitions, sounds, Backgrounds, animations, hyperlinks
Presentation Faux Pas Central
Use the following resources to compile a list of things you do not want to see from your students' presentations.
- Don McMilan - very funny look at mistakes. (You Tube Resource)
- FNO Powerpoints - Text write up pointing out common errors and faux pas
- Extreem Makeover Power Point - Long video, but full of useful infomation. (You Tube Resource)
Advanced Procedures:
Throwing in advanced features like voice recordings, background music, hyperlink navigation
Awesome Example:
This is a short video that not only highlights what is important in life, but also displays very good digital presentation skills Note that the longer video (1hr 20min) can be found here
Presentations Purposes:
Brainstorm possible audiences and purposes of presentations
Catagorize into 4 types and explore types least visited
Work Time:
Teachers create a power point they can use with their students. Ideas from Presentations Purposes above maybe very helpful in choosing a purpose for your presentation.
Gallery Walk:
Demonstration of this powerful way of showing off work and getting positve peer feedback using simple forms
