Learn the basics of PowerPoint and how to create dynamic slideshow presentations. This 3-hour workshop is designed for teachers of all grade levels and administrators who are relatively new to the use of PowerPoint but are familiar with word processing. We will be using an on-line tutorial from Chalksoft’s On-line Academy. Participants will learn the step-by-step basics of constructing a six-slide presentation.
Objectives:
v 
Instructional
uses of PowerPoint
v PowerPoint toolbars
v Constructing a title slide
v Constructing additional slides
v Text and graphics
v Editing
v Setting up the slideshow
v Additional features
v
Producing your own slideshow presentation Be bold!
This
hasn’t happened yet!
Instructional uses of
PowerPoint:
o On-screen slideshow presentations
o Web presentations
o Overhead transparencies
o Instructional notes
o Student-directed learning modules
o Student
presentations
PowerPoint toolbars:
o Position the pointer on top of a button to see its name
o Many tools similar to other Microsoft applications
o Additional tools available by clicking the down arrowhead
o PowerPoint automatically customizes your toolbar when you use a tool repeatedly or don’t use a tool for a while
Constructing
slides:
o Use a template for the title slide
o Choose Blank Presentation for additional slides to avoid a “canned” look
o Change Slide View to accomplish different tasks
ü Work on presentation content, layout, and notes concurrently in Normal View
ü Enter and edit text in the Outline View
ü Modify slide content and enhance a slide’s appearance in Slide View
ü Rearrange and add special effects to your slides in Slide Sorter View
ü Watch your slideshow in Slide Show view
Text
and Graphics:
o
Limit each slide to six words
per line and six lines per slide
o
Use lists and symbols to
prioritize your points
o
Text should provide
highlights, put details in notes
o
Choose graphics from the Clip
Gallery, find them on-line, or use a scanner
o
Highlighting and dragging on
the corner can change the size of a graphic
o
Right click in slide then
choose Ruler to display rulers that help you align objects
o
Right click in slide then
choose Guide to display slide quadrants
Editing:
o Rearrange slides in the slide sorter view by selecting and dragging slide to new position
o Delete a slide by selecting it in the outline pane, the slide sorter view or the slide view, click edit and then click Delete Slide
Technically, not an editing tool!
Setting
up the slideshow:
o Choosing Slide Show, then Slide Transition sets slideshow timing and transitions
o Choosing Apply to All applies the transition effects to all of the slides
o To view show, select the first slide and then the Slide Show tool
Additional
features to investigate on your own:
o Animations
o Sound
o Video
o Charts and graphs
o Tables
o Slide headers and footers
o Drawing
Not a prerequisite
Producing
your own slideshow presentation:
o Determine the purpose of your presentation
o Determine the audience and location
o Determine the look you want your presentation to have
ü Keep design simple
ü Keep design consistent throughout your presentation
ü Choose attractive colors that make slides easy to read
ü Use visuals to communicate your message
o Determine the message you want to communicate
ü Keep your message focused
ü Be concise
ü Choose fonts that are easy to read
ü Emphasize
important text
*Don’t be discouraged – you’re just
getting started!
**The best way to learn more about what you can do with
PowerPoint is to sit down and “play” with the different tools.
***You can log on to Chalksoft’s website anytime to go
through this tutorial again:
http://www.chalksoft.com/school/pp