Project 3
1. Project 3
Project 3: Digital Presentation Skills
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In the digital information age the power is yours to instantly access information on any topic with the touch of a button. With information so readily accessible, the challenge comes in communicating information in a meaningful way to impact the intended audience. Therefore, learning the art of successful communication is one of the most important skills you can develop for life in the 21st century. A commonly used communication tool is digital presentation software, and learning Microsoft Office PowerPoint® 2007 makes it easier than ever to create powerful and professional presentations that will engage your audience.
Digital presentations have many practical uses and applications for a variety of different environments. They can be used to support a presenter giving a live presentation, or they can be used to deliver a self-running, auto-timed presentation like the kind you would see in a kiosk. You can package presentations for distribution on a disc or publish your presentation as a web page.
In schools, teachers use this technology as a teaching tool, while students use digital presentations to show evidence of their learning. In the workplace, businesses use presentations to train employees and share critical information with customers and important stakeholders.
Developing skills using presentation software will help you communicate information in an interesting and meaningful way; and mastering the art of successful communication is a useful skill in all aspects of your life.
What is required to complete this project?
To complete this project, you will need the following:
- access to a computer with Microsoft PowerPoint
(Note: All examples for this module are created in Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007.)
- a place to save your work, such as the INF1070 folder created earlier
(Note: Discuss this arrangement with your teacher—e.g., network, folder, flash drive, personal desktop.)
Discuss the possiblity of using presentation equipment like an LCD projector or a SMART Board with your teacher.
What do I already know?
Through your school career you may have completed projects and presentations for your classes or extra-curricular activities that used presentation software such as PowerPoint. It is also likely that you have seen a lecture, seminar, or class project that used presentation software. There are no prerequisites required to take this course, you will learn and practise skills, tips, and tricks that will lead you towards mastery of this course in about 25 hours.
What do I need to do?
This project is made up of five training rooms. The training rooms include the following components:
- information on how to create, enhance, and deliver visually appealing digital presentations
- demonstrations to learn software features specific to Microsoft PowerPoint 2007
- activities to practise the concepts presented in training rooms and Time to Practise exercises associated with each training room
- opportunities to assess your understanding of the concepts presented in the training room after the completion of the Time to Practise exercises