Full Description
'This book is easy to use and follow, and it has helped me successfully create PowerPoint presentations. It certainly is a good reference tool that will help the novice and will serve as a troubleshooting tool for anyone' - Jim Hoogheem, Former Elementary School Principal Do you want to grab students' attention with dynamic lessons? Wish you could leverage technology to create a learning-rich environment? Now you can, with this updated user-friendly manual that walks you through every aspect of effectively creating and delivering PowerPoint presentations. Key features of this second edition include:o PC- and Mac-compatible instructions and screenshots updated for the latest versions o New tips covering presentation, design elements, and delivery skills o "Troubleshooting tips," screen shots, specific examples, and "Quick Review" sections o Strategies for using graphics, graphs, sound effects, and animation Whether you are new to PowerPoint or already use it in the classroom, this book provides step-by-step, proven steps for creating "Wow!" presentations and lessons.
Contents
PrefaceAcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorsIntroduction to Microsoft (R) PowerPoint (R): DirectionsThis Book Contains the Following Helpful FeaturesWhat PowerPoint Version am I Using?Using the MouseLaunching PowerPointStarting With a Blank SlideUnderstanding Menus, Icons (Buttons) and Keyboard CommandsToolbarsUndoing MistakesWhat Does This Button Do?Help is Only a Click AwayQuick Review2. Creating a New Slide ShowBook Report ScenarioCreating the Title SlideCreating the Second and Third SlideCreating the Fourth SlideSaving a Slide ShowApplying a Design TemplateViewing Slides in Slide Sorter ViewModifying TextQuick Review3. Adding Graphs and GraphicsAdding a Slide With a GraphAdding GraphicsThe Drawing ToolbarQuick Review4. Special EffectsWIN XPWIN 00 and MACAll VersionsQuick Review5. Presentation DeliveryAdding Speaker NotesPrintingFinal Preparation for PresentingQuick Review6. Classroom ApplicationsDevelop a Custom School TemplateAdding a Gradient Background With School ColorsAdding a School Logo (Importing a Picture)Saving a Customized Template for Future UseCreating a Class/Team Yearbook SlideshowCreating a Looping Slide ShowAdding Student Narrations to Showcase Student WorkRecommendations for PowerPoint in the ClassroomApplication Ideas for the Classroom TeacherApplication Ideas for StudentsQuick Review7. Presentation PointersPresentation DesignText and TypeTips for Creating Overhead TransparenciesDesign devicesGraphsSpecial EffectsThe DeliveryTechnology TipsQuick ReviewReferencesIndex
