CSC 101 Introduction to Computers Spring 2008 Unit #6 - Microsoft PowerPoint Instructor: Susan E Traudt Sue@ttsw.com / Sue@ox.ttsw.com

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Topics this unit will cover: Elements of a good PowerPoint presentation Creating slides Adding text, clip art, pictures, and charts to a slide Using notes and transitions Printing PowerPoint presentation

Goals

• Understanding what makes a good presentation
• Ability to create readable slides
• Ability to add different objects to slides

Points Available to Earn in this Unit

Required Assignment - 10 points

• Six slide Power Point presentation

Lectures & Reference Material

The PowerPoint FAQ - http://pptfaq.com/index.html

Microsoft PowerPoint - http://www.internet4classrooms.com/on-line_powerpoint.htm (Section on PowerPoint for XP)

PowerPoint is Evil - http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/11.09/ppt2.html

Presentation Zen - http://www.presentationzen.com/ - Scroll down the page for the comparison between Bill Gates presentation and Steve Jobs presentation

Reading & Assignments

1. Read all 8 sections from Power Point in the Classroom - http://www.actden.com/pp/ and PowerPoint is Evil - http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/11.09/ppt2.html - Due Date: April 9, 2008

2. Create a PowerPoint presentation on a topic of your choice. The presentation must be a minimum of 6 slides and should use at least 3 different slide layouts including a title slide. - Due Date: April 14, 2008