BTT10+-+Electronic+Presentation

= Activity #1: Introduction to Electronic Presentations =

If a picture is a thousand words as they say, then using software (at school or in business!) can help you communicate effectively. Watch the following two slideshows and carefully read the 10 tips on creating electronic presentations.

Open and study for hints and tips on creating a good presentation. Next watch

Next, copy the tips below to a file called Electronic Presentation Tips :
 * 1) Know your target audience and the purpose of the presentation.
 * 2) Be consistent with colours, backgrounds and font styles throughout. Use background colours that will contrast to the colour of the text to show up easily on a large screen. It's OK to use a template.
 * 3) Simple and plain fonts between 22 and 36 points are best for easy reading. Do not use more than two different font styles. “Extra fancy" does not mean “extra effective”!
 * 4) Use bullets to highlight keywords, but limit the amount of text on each slide. We used to use the 7/7 Rule (maximum of seven bullets per slide and seven words per bullet) as a rough guide, but this is now considered to be too much text. If you can't summarize it, you don't understand it!
 * 5) Don't overdo the graphics - too many things happening on a slide will distract the audience from the message you're trying to get across.
 * 6) Clip art, animation, video, and audio can enhance your message - but again, be careful not to overdo it!
 * 7) Spell check and proofread slides - spelling and grammatical errors will make you look very silly!
 * 8) Use the speaker’s notes feature to help plan your presentation.
 * 9) Check You Have Rights to the Content. This can cause you legal problems in the real world!
 * 10) Practice with the slides before presenting. Be the expert on your content so that when speaking, you can face the audience and use the slides only as a //support// to what you have to say!

Using Open Office Impress and need more help? Give the [|tutorial] a look! If you are using another program, search the internet for a good tutorial.

The following slideshow highlights some of the more common electronic presentation mistakes. While it was aimed mainly at teachers, it is essential viewing for anyone wanting to put together a fantastic slideshow!

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Did you get the message? LESS IS MORE!

= Activity #2: "Who am I?" =

Create a short electronic presentation. It should include: > A. Where you live in Canada > B. Background (e.g. country of origin for you, parents, culture, etc.) > C. More information about you that is interesting (e.g. only last name in the phone book) > D. More slides (e.g. favourite sport, hobbies, subjects taken, etc.)
 * 1) A minimum of 6 slides and maximum of 12.
 * 2) An introduction slide with your name and “Who Am I”
 * 3) The following:
 * 1) Use automated timing or Min 3 min Max 5 min total time for custom animation and slide transition (very little mouse clickin’!)
 * 2) Save the file as lastname (e.g. jones)

Include some graphics, sound and vary the transitions. Good luck!

__Evaluation__: Application (10 marks): Significant use of software tools to enhance presentation Thinking/Inquiry (5 marks): Creativity in the selection of themes and slide creation. Communication (10 marks): Clear, informative and uncluttered presentation, electronic and spoken.

= Activity #3: Dragon's Den Presentation =
 * See Summative Instructions on Edmodo

= Activity #4: Country Presentation - Skipped =

Students will individually create a resourceful electronic presentation based on a country they wish to visit. The focus will be audience engagement. This exercise will make students masters on creating electronic presentations that aid them to create a great presentation.

Create a short presentation (minimum of nine slides and a maximum of twelve) on a country of your choice but you can not choose Canada or USA:

1. Title Page (Name and Title) 2. Landmarks (France—Effel Tower, China—The Great Wall of China) 3. What is your country known for? (Italy—Pasta, wine) 4. Famous Foods that are eaten there 5. 3 interesting facts about your country 6. Animals that are found there 7. Currency (Include a conversion and photos of the money) 8. Climate (3-day forecast—make a table) 9. Include a slide with all the websites where your information was located for each slide include a hyperlink to the location of images used: ie.
 * Slide 1:
 * Image: hyperlink
 * Image: hyperlink
 * Slide 2:
 * Image: hyperlink (TinyURL will work too)
 * Quote: hyperlink

10. Save file as (my_country)

Include some graphics, sound and vary the transitions. Good luck

__Evaluation__: Application (10 marks): Significant use of software tools to enhance presentation Thinking (5 marks): Creativity in the selection of themes and slide creation. Communication (10 marks): Clear, informative and uncluttered presentation, electronic and spoken.