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Unit 8aka Prof Brooke

AGENDA

This seminar we will cover: Announcements Reminders PowerPoint Getting started with assignment

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Announcements

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PowerPoint

PowerPoint - you can do the following: Create powerful, dynamic SmartArt diagramsHelp ensure that your content is up to date. Create presentations quickly and easily by re-using

custom layoutsApply a consistent look and feel in one click.Dramatically modify shapes, text, and graphics

with new tools and effects.

Adding Images

A way to a picture from the web: 1. On the Web page, right-click the picture that you want2. Click Save Picture As on the shortcut menu 3. Enter the name that you want in the File name box4. Click Save5. In your worksheet, presentation, or e-mail message, on the Insert

tab, in the Illustrations group, click Picture.6. Locate the picture that you saved in step 2, and then click InsertA way to copy a picture from the web: 1. On the Web page, right-click the picture that you want, and then

click Copy on the shortcut menu 2. In your worksheet, presentation, or e-mail message, right-click

where you want to insert the picture3. Click Paste on the shortcut menu.

Design Themes

A way to add a background style to your presentation

o Click the slide or slides that you want to add a background style to .

o On the design tab, in the background group, click the arrow next to background styles.

o Right-click the background style that you want, and then do one of the following:

o To apply the background style to the selected slides, click apply to selected slides.

Slide Layout and Titles

Create a new custom layout1. On the View tab, in the Presentation Views group, click Slide

Master.2. In the pane that contains the slide masters and layouts,

locate and click the Blank Layout in the list of thumbnail layouts below the slide master.

3. To remove unwanted, default placeholders such as headers, footers, or the date and time, click the border of the placeholder, and then press DELETE.

4. Click the Microsoft Office Button , and then click Save As.5. In the File name box, type a file name, or do nothing to

accept the suggested file name.6. In the Save as type list, click PowerPoint Template, and then

click Save.

Questions

Animation

Adding Animations to Text Box or Click Art in PowerPoint Select the text or object that you want to animate. On the Animations tab, in the Animations group, click

Custom Animation. In the Custom Animation task pane, click Add Effect, To make the text or object enter with an effect, point to

Entrance, and then click an effect. To specify how the effect is applied to your text or object,

right-click the custom animation effect in the Custom Animation list, and then click Effect Options on the shortcut menu.

Unit 8 Assignment

1. Create 8-10 slides a. When creating presentations it is important that you know how to concisely provide theappropriate information.2. Start the presentation with a title slide and end it with a contact information slide a. The title slide must include an appropriate title for your presentation, your name, the

course and section, and the date created. b. The end slide should include contact information such as your email address and AIM

user name.3. Select appropriate slide layouts for each slide a. PowerPoint has a variety of slide layouts that makes it easy for you to add text, graphics

and other media to your presentation. Pick the layout that best fits your information.4. Add a title to all slides a. Titles on slides are important because they provide your audience with an idea of the

information you will discuss.5. Add at least one slide that contains bullets and one of which should have sub-bullets a. Bullet statements are an integral part of a slide. Your bullets should highlight what you

plan on discussing. You, as the presenter, should be able to use the bullets as a reminder of the information you want to convey to your audience.

Unit 8 Assignment

6. Add three to five JPG, or GIF, graphics for the entire presentation a. The graphics should be properly positioned and sized. They

should enhance the presentation.7. Select a slide design theme that is appropriate for the presentation a. Adding a design theme adds appeal to your presentation.8. Include animation on each slide a. Animation allows you to alter how the text, graphic and other

information is added to the slide when it is displayed. You may have your bullets appear one at a time, fade in and fade out.

9. Do not add sound to your presentation. Do not use the Typewriter animation.

10. Ensure presentation is free of spelling and grammatical errors.

Assignment Rubric

1. Create 8-10 slides. 0-10 points2. Start the presentation with a title slide and end it with a contact

information slide. 0-5 points3. Select appropriate slide layouts for each slide. 0-8 points 4.Add a title to all slides. 0-8 points5. Add at least one slide that contains bullets and one of which should

have sub-bullets. 0-8 points6. Add three to five JPG, or GIF, graphics for the entire presentation. 0-

8 points7. Include animation on each slide. 0-8 points8. Select a slide design theme that is appropriate for the presentation.

0-8 points9. Ensure presentation is free of spelling and grammatical errors. 0-2

points

To Do

Seminar DONEUnit Assignment for Unit 8Discussions – at least 3 posts on 3 different

days---1 response to main prompt with at least 150 words—first post no LATER than Saturday

Well Done

Questions? Thanks for a wonderful Seminar – have a

fantastic week. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact me via Kaplan email or AIM.