Post on 19-May-2015
Microsoft PowerPointMicrosoft PowerPoint 2003your instructor: matthew wyllyamz
m.wyllyamz@gmail.com www.freeu.com www.compuskills.com
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quick introductions -- customizing this coursequick introductions -- customizing this course administriviaadministrivia how to make this a better classhow to make this a better class menu of possible class topicsmenu of possible class topics
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quick introductionscustomizing this course
who are you and what do you do?who are you and what do you do?
what is your experience with Microsoft Windows what is your experience with Microsoft Windows and Office applications?and Office applications?
Specifically, what is your experience with object-based Specifically, what is your experience with object-based drawing/publishing software, MS PowerPoint, drawing/publishing software, MS PowerPoint, and creating electronic presentations?and creating electronic presentations?
what are your goals today? what are your goals today? what do you hope to get out of this class?what do you hope to get out of this class?
what is something interesting about you?what is something interesting about you?
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quick introductions
matthew wyllyamzcomputer instructor since 1993, with an emphasis on multimedia, graphics, and
internet development.
taught apple macintosh classes exclusively for five years.
have created courses for Jefferson County Adult Ed, CCU in Lakewood, Productivity Point, and the DOD (at Rocky Flats).
corporate webmaster for two years, blogmaster for seven years.
have been using MS Office applications since about 1990.TODAY: independent contractor, technical & creative consultant, artist, amateur
photographer, and author. BA in English writing, and have sold three books.
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administrivia
class tickets and/or confirmation numbersclass tickets and/or confirmation numbers
facilities …facilities …
– bathrooms, vending, free coffee & water, microwave …bathrooms, vending, free coffee & water, microwave …
– the projection systemthe projection system
course schedule: 9am – 4pmcourse schedule: 9am – 4pm
– Two morning sessions (10-15 min short break)Two morning sessions (10-15 min short break)
– One hour lunch break around 12 or 12:30One hour lunch break around 12 or 12:30
– Two afternoon sessions (10-15 min short break)Two afternoon sessions (10-15 min short break)
class evaluationsclass evaluations
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please set pagers and cell phones to silent or turn off.please set pagers and cell phones to silent or turn off. understand the nature of understand the nature of concentrated computer trainingconcentrated computer training
– class is part discussion, part lecture, part hands-on.– breaks can be short, but effective.– bathroom visits: anytime is the right time!–watch the screen, then try it yourself.–PARTICIPATE! ask questions. answer questions. take notes.– this is a cooperative learning environment:
We are here to learn from each other.
keep in mind that this course was designed for akeep in mind that this course was designed for aparticular level of student:particular level of student:
how to make this a better class
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keep in mind that this course was designed for a keep in mind that this course was designed for a particular level of student:particular level of student:
Created for- a semi-experienced computer user with a comfortablea semi-experienced computer user with a comfortableworking knowledge of the Windows environment.working knowledge of the Windows environment.- the beginning MS PowerPoint user who desires to master- the beginning MS PowerPoint user who desires to masterthe essentials of the software.the essentials of the software.
NOT created for- the beginning computer user.- the beginning computer user.
- the intermediate or advanced MS PowerPoint user.- the intermediate or advanced MS PowerPoint user.
most importantly …most importantly …
how to make this a better class
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how to make this a better class
most importantly …most importantly …
Make it fun! Make it fun!
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menu of possible class topics
The PowerPoint environment – everything customizable
Writing your presentation in an outline format
More ways to add slides
Navigating and viewing your slides
Running your presentation
Understanding slide layouts & the "master slide"
Understanding and working with object-based graphics
Adding clip art and web images
Object stacking order and grouping
Additional & fun graphic options
Slide transitions & "custom animations"
Inserting graphs, tables, org charts, etc.
Slide show delivery tips and tricks
Moving on …Moving on …