06 - Part 2 - Presentations - Improvements

• Computing
• Lower Secondary (Key Stage 3)

06b - Presentations - Improvements

Have you created or given a PowerPoint presentation before? What did you think worked well, and what didn't?

How to Create an Effective PowerPoint Presentation

Objectives: By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

• Understand the basics of creating an effective PowerPoint presentation
  
• Identify common mistakes to avoid when creating a PowerPoint presentation
  

Create a visually appealing and engaging PowerPoint presentation

Materials Needed:

Computer with Microsoft PowerPoint software

Access to the internet for research

What type of content should be included in a PowerPoint presentation?

1. Visual aids
2. Unnecessary details
3. Engaging content
4. Relevant information

What is the best way to present a PowerPoint presentation?

1. Without preparation
2. In an engaging way
3. In an organized manner
4. With a consistent design

What should you avoid in a PowerPoint presentation?

1. Unnecessary details
2. Boring content
3. Engaging visuals
4. Long paragraphs

Task 1 - Create an effective PowerPoint presentation

Click the 4 white squares in the bottom left of the screen. Scroll down through the apps till you reach PowerPoint.

Click "Blank Presentation"

Task 2 - Create 3 Slides

Title Slide

Main Content Slide

End Slide

Choose an appropriate layout for each slide.

Task 3 - Add text to your presentation

You need to add text to your 3 slides

1. Title slide should include the title "About Me" and then your name as a subtitle "Oliver Emerson" Replace Oliver with your own name...
2. The Main Content Slide should have a title "All About me". It should then contain a bullet list of your 5 favourite things and something you hate (mine is mushy peas :(  )
3. End Slide should include the title "Any other questions?" and then a subtitle of "Thank You for Listening

Task 4 - Adding Images

You now need to add 3 suitable images to your presentation - you can choose to add these image wherever you feel is appropriate in your presentation.

Task 5 - Adding Animation

You are now going to add animation to your presentation. We are going to set it so the animation loads automatically.

Task 6 - Adding transitions

We are going to now add transitions to our presentation.

Presenting your Presentation

Pres F5 on your keyboard and get ready to present your presentation.

What is the main purpose of a PowerPoint presentation?

1. To entertain
2. To teach
3. To make money
4. To communicate an idea or message

What type of content can be included in a PowerPoint presentation?

1. Images only
2. Videos only
3. Text only
4. Images, text and multimedia

What is the best way to use a PowerPoint presentation?

1. As a standalone presentation
2. As a visual aid to accompany a speech
3. As a standalone text
4. As a standalone video