Lab 11: Basics of Powerpoint

Description: We will be covering the basics of the presentation application Microsoft PowerPoint using one of the numerous tutorials online that cover the basics: slides, templates, images, animation, etc. We will also look at some of the ways teachers are using PowerPoint to present lessons in the classroom.

Reading: Integrating Technology for Meaningful Learning, pp. 254 – 258.
Applications/Equipment Used: Windows OS, Microsoft PowerPoint, Web Browser.

Links:

Power Point 2000 Tutorial - produced by FGCU Technology Skills Orientation.
Google Search for PowerPoint Tutorials - a sample search for PowerPoint tutorials finds there is a tremendous number of online tutorials available for self-guided study of PowerPoint.
PowerPoint Templates for Teachers - by Vicki Blackwell.
PowerPoint Background Templates for Teachers - by Brainy Betty.

Lab Procedure:

1. You will create a PowerPoint presentation of a sample lesson for the classroom. Your PowerPoint presentation must include the following elements:

• A title slide that lists the topics covered.
• Five additional supporting slides.
• The slides must follow a template, which will have a title, body text/topic points and an image on every slide.
• At least two slides must have the points animated.
• All slides must use one of the animated transitions between slides.
• At least one slide must have a hyperlink to a website.

2. Save your lesson as a PowerPoint presentation appropriately named (jones_lab11.ppt ) with your last name, email address, and the lab number at the top of the document.
3. Send your PowerPoint to my AC230 Digital Dropbox on York’s Blackboard. The subject line should give your name and the lab number (Frank Jones Lab 11).