Making++Presentations

=Module 1 : Day 3=
 * Thursday 11th. October**

**__Session 1.11 PowerPoint Presentations__**
What use is a PPT presentation? Why, where & when to use? How do we avoid "Death by Powerpoint"? What are the first things we should teach children about using PPT? How young should they start learning these skills anyway?

__Session 1.12 Basic PowerPoint Functions__
A excellent set of tutorials on creating a powerpoint presentation can be found on Atomic Learning. [|'PowerPoint 2003 - Creating an effective presentation'] Beginning PowerPoint - Planning and setting up a Basic PowerPoint display. Using the basic Menus and toolbars to set up a simple PowerPoint display
 * Design the look of a PPT using the Master slide & Outline feature
 * Create a few simple slides using Slide Layout & Slide Design/Background feature
 * Set up transitions between slides

**__Session 1.13 Inserting images, video,animations and sound in PowerPoint__**
Locate your images - We will be using the images taken in school during your independent studies and/or your images taken athe university. How do I insert images into PowerPoint? How do I manipulate images in PowerPoint ? How do I animate to the images and text? How do I insert images, animations & sounds? Sources of music - [|www.freeplaymusic.com] and the shared area.

__Session 1.14 More Advanced Functions__
Hyperlinks Making presentation notes.

**__Session 1.15 Collaborative Challenge__**
Create a powerpoint on Painting Light and Shadow using the [|Atomic Learning Accelerator Key 24449] on Great French Impressionists Work with a partner(s) to create a useful school resource key 24449

**__Session 1.16 Plenary__**
In this session we will discuss today's learning experience. Pace, Pitch, Challenge The independent study tasks will be outlined - see below. Continue your learning log.

__**Independent Studies**__
//'An example of how digital images can be used to record attainment or curriculum coverage. Explanatory notes should be included with an evaluation of the effectiveness of this method of recording.// ' The intention is to use a significant part of the final day in the creation of this resource. You will find it very useful to read the articles below. http://www.fno.org/sept00/powerpoints.html http://www.bitbetter.com/powertips.htm http://www.sage.edu/resources/resourcecenter/powerpoint_stu.htm [|http://www.westga.edu/~distance/ppt/powerpointless/POWERPOINTLESS1-imp.html]
 * Practical Activity**
 * Capture** your images for the following portfolio activity.
 * Optional Practice** with PowerPoint try [|Meet my Mammal]
 * Read** this short guidance document.
 * Check** out the following websites.