Welcome!

In this class you will practice English and learn to use presentation software called Powerpoint. Each lesson has two objectives: an English skill and a a computer skill. Each computer skill is reviewed in later lessons, so it is important that you try to attend class regularly.


Schedule
We will meet in the Skylab on Tuesdays and Thursdays from July 23 to August 15, 8:30 to 10:30 am. We have 8 classes for a total class time of 16 hours. You will receive a Certificate of Completion if you attend at least 6 classes and complete 5 assignments.

Textbook & Materials
We will not use a textbook for this class. All activities are hands-on. You must practice the skills I teach you so that you will remember. I will provide some handouts but only a few so you have to take notes. Taking notes will help you understand and remember what we do in class.


Warm-up Project: Introductions (due July 30) - Create present your first project! This lesson will help us to learn about each other and will help me evaluate your English level and comfort level with computers. Click here for a sample. (When you see the presentation, click on your mouse to go to the next page. Use your browser's back button to return to this page.)

Requirements:

Choose a design template. Use this design template for all the slides in your presentation.

Insert your picture on the first page.

On page 2, list your hobbies.

On page 3, use an organizational chart for your family tree.

If you have time, you can add a fourth page. On this page you can write about your job or anything else about yourself.

Introduce yourself to the class with your presentation!

Main Project:

Lesson 1: Storyboards
Planning is very important. Decide what kind of presentation you want to create. It can be about your family, your country, your hobbies, your school, or anything else. Create a storyboard for the presentation. Start creating your slides.

Lesson 2: Formatting Text & Transitions
Finish your slides and format your text. Add transitions.

Lesson 3: Narrations
Record a narration for each slide

Lesson 4: Changing Your Mind & Printing Notes
What if you change your mind? I'll show you how to change:

• color schemes
• backgrounds
• design templates
• slide order

Final Day, August 15

Congratulations! This is a busy day, you will:

Present your main project
Conduct peer grading and give constructive comments
Receive your certificates