Learning How to Use Various Programs
Software Lesson
Arts, AV and Technology Communication
Lesson Plan
Performance Objective
The students will use a variety of software and software tools to create a slide presentation, spreadsheet
presentation, word processing document, and a publishing document.
Specific Objectives
 Students will learn basic skills (and some advanced skills) in:
o Slide presentation
o Word processing software
o Slide presentation software
o Spreadsheet software
o Paint
o Publishing software
 Students will be able to identify software terms.
Terms
Hardware
Software
Word processor
Spreadsheet
Slide presentation
Programming
Browser
Operating system
BIOS
ROM
Time
When taught as written, this lesson should take approximately 3 class periods to complete.
Preparation
TEKS Correlations:
This lesson, as published, correlates to the following TEKS. Any changes/alterations to the activities may result
in the elimination of any or all of the TEKS listed.
130.82. (c) Knowledge and Skills (90 min class instruction addition adds italicized TEKS)
(1) The student applies English language arts in Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications cluster
projects. The student is expected to:
(A) demonstrate use of content, technical concepts, and vocabulary;
(B) use correct grammar, punctuation, and terminology to write and edit documents;
(D) compose and edit copy for a variety of written documents;
(E) evaluate oral and written information; and
(3) The student understands and examines problem-solving methods. The student is expected to employ
critical-thinking and interpersonal skills independently and in teams to solve problems.
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(4) The student applies information technology applications when completing Arts, Audio/Video Technology,
and Communications cluster projects. The student is expected to use personal information management,
email, Internet, writing and publishing, presentation,
(10) The student applies technical skills for efficiency. The student is expected to employ planning and timemanagement skills to complete work tasks.
11) The student develops a basic understanding of the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications
cluster. The student is expected to:
(H) make and evaluate formal and informal professional presentations by:
(i) analyzing the audience, occasion, and purpose when designing presentations;
(ii) determining specific topics and purposes for presentations;
(iii) researching topics using primary and secondary sources, including electronic technology;
(iv) using effective strategies to organize and outline presentations;
(v) using information effectively to support and clarify points in presentations;
(vi) preparing scripts or notes for presentations;
(vii) preparing and using visual or auditory aids, including technology, to enhance presentations;
(xi) making individual presentations to inform, persuade, or motivate an audience;
Interdisciplinary Correlations:
English-English I
 110.31(b)(1). Reading/Vocabulary Development. Students understand new vocabulary and use it
when reading and writing.
 110.53(b)(2)(B) Employ precise language and technical vocabulary to communicate ideas clearly and
concisely
Printing and Imaging Technology
 130.96 (C) (11) (F) The student is expected to apply desktop publishing to create products by using
graphics or drawing programs, applying design elements such as text, graphics, headlines, use of color,
and white space, applying typography concepts, including font, size, and style, applying graphic design
concepts such as contrast, alignment, repetition, and proximity and editing products.
Occupational Correlation (O*Net – www.onetonline.org/):
Job Title: Desktop Publishers
O*Net Number: 49-9031.00
Reported Job Titles: Desktop Publishing Specialist, Advertising, Creative Director, Production Manager
Tasks:
 Operate desktop publishing software and equipment to design, lay out, and produce camera-ready copy.
 Position text and art elements from a variety of databases in a visually appealing way to design print or web
pages, using knowledge of type styles and size and layout patterns.
 Convert various types of files for printing or for the Internet, using computer software.
 Transmit, deliver or mail publication master to printer for production into film and plates.
 Study layout or other design instructions to determine work to be done and sequence of operations.
 View monitors for visual representation of work in progress and for instructions and feedback throughout
process, making modifications as necessary.
 Import text and art elements such as electronic clip-art or electronic files from photographs that have been
scanned or produced with a digital camera, using computer software.
 Collaborate with graphic artists, editors and writers to produce master copies according to design
specifications.
Soft Skills: Critical Thinking, Judgment and Decision Making, Listening Comprehension
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Accommodations for Learning Differences
It is important that lessons accommodate the needs of every learner. These lessons may be modified to
accommodate your students with learning differences by referring to the files found on the Special
Populations page of this website.
Preparation
 Review and familiarize yourself with the terminology, website links, and software.
 Be prepared to have a site or set of instructions for your slide presentation software to follow that
creates links, a home button and way to change a slide presentation to a web page (you should be able
to easily access this online).
 Have materials and websites ready to go prior to the start of the lesson.
Instructional Aids
 Lesson: Software
 Slide Presentation
 Student Activity Handouts
 Grading Rubric
 Word Processor Software
 Slide Presentation Software
 Spreadsheet Software
 Paint
 Publishing Software
 Instructor Computer/Projection Unit
 Online Websites (Teacher-directed as needed)
Introduction
1. Go through the slide presentation with the class. Review definition of terms.
NOTE: The teacher may choose to create a quiz over the terms.
2. After defining the terms, go over slide 2 – the difference between hardware and software.
NOTE: The teacher may choose to preview the entire lesson with the students (all slides) and then
overview each as each part is done or just go through each section as it will be completed.
3. Beginning with slide 3, you will provide a demonstration on your projector and then instruct students
to complete an example on their own (See Guided and Independent Practice below).
4. Review slides 4 and 5 over slide presentations and demonstrate on your projector. Have students
complete a presentation on their own and then save as a web page.
5. Review slide 6 Have students and demonstrate how to create a basic spreadsheet for the class. Have
students complete their own spreadsheet following a demonstration.
6. Discuss slide 7. Students will create a publication using the publication software following a teacher
demonstration.
7. Go over the checkpoint and grading based on the rubric for grades.
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Outline
MI
Outline
Instructor Notes
I: Terms
a. Define 10 Terms
b. Quiz if desired
II: Hardware vs. Software
III: Word Processor
b. Teacher example
c. Include all required parts
d. Edit according to instruction
IV: Slide Presentation
a. Teacher example
b. Include all required parts
c. Edit according to instruction
d. Crossover to web for bonus
V: Spreadsheet
a. Teacher example
b. Include all required parts
c. Edit according to instruction
VI: Flier/Publishing
a. Teacher example
b. Include all required parts
c. Edit according to instruction
VI: Grades Check
a. Word Processing
b. Slide Presentation
c. Spreadsheet
d. Flier/Publishing
Note: During the next 3 class
periods, go through the slide
presentation with students to
review each aspect of the
assignment and discuss the
steps they will take in
completing their projects.
Multiple Intelligences Guide
Existentialist
Interpersonal
Intrapersonal
Kinesthetic/
Bodily
Logical/
Mathematical
Musical/Rhythmic
Naturalist
Verbal/Linguistic
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Visual/Spatial
Application
Guided Practice
The students will watch the teacher model and provide examples. The teacher will ask students to participate
and help where needed.
Independent Practice
Students will follow directions and work individually to complete their documents.
Pacing Recommendation:
Software lesson and Slide Presentation (1-3)
1 lesson period
Key Terms – Have Students Define (optional teacher created quiz if desired)
Go over directions and provide a teacher example for a word processing document
Students will complete their word processing document
(add more editing steps like pictures, tables, columns, etc. for 90 minute class)
Software lesson and Slide Presentation (4-5)
1 lesson period
Go over directions and provide a teacher example for a slide presentation
Students will complete their slide presentation with links and web crossover
(add more editing steps like pictures, tables, extra slides, transitions etc. for 90 minute class)
Software lesson and Slide Presentation (6-8)
1 lesson period
Go over instructions and provide a teacher example for a spreadsheet and flyer
Students will complete their spreadsheet and flyer
Go over the grading checkpoint
(add more editing steps like pictures, tables, extra tabs, calculations etc. for 90 minute class)
Summary
Review
Review talking points from the presentation and key terms from slide presentation.
Review issues that came up while creating the documents.
Evaluation
Informal Assessment
Students will be informally assessed through the following methods:
 Instructor Observation during Presentation, Guided Practice and Independent Practice
Formal Assessment
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Students will complete a properly edited word processor document
Students will complete a properly edited slide presentation
Students will complete a properly edited spreadsheet
Students will complete a properly edited publishing document/flier
Enrichment
Extension
Students may like to create a web page from their slide presentation with working links.
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Student Activity Handouts
Word Processor Handout
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Open your word processor application
Insert a header with your name, class and date
Include a light color background and page border
Make all font size 12, single spaced with 1 inch margins
Type 3 headings in 3 different colors and fonts and include a bullet, number and letter list of at least 5
a. Favorite Foods
b. Favorite TV shows
c. Favorite Music Artists
6. Bold your top choices in each category and italicize your least favorite
Slide Presentation Handout
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Open your slide presentation program
Make 5 slides, all with a heading size 36 and body text size 28
Slide 1 - Title it My Favorites, include name, date and class
Slide 2 – Favorite Foods (list all 5 with picture of each)
Slide 3 – Favorite TV Shows (list all 5 with a link to 1 that is school appropriate)
Slide 4 – Favorite Music Artists (list all 5 with a link to a song that is school appropriate)
Slide 5 – Credit all websites used for pictures and links
Slide Presentation to Web Handout
1. Use Master View to place a home action button in the bottom right corner of all slides that takes you
back to the 1st slide
2. Check to see if it works in Normal View
3. Place 4 Clip Art Pictures with 4 Text Boxes below (Food, TV, Music, Credit) them and link them to slides
2-4 in your presentation
4. View your presentation to make sure all links and home button works
5. Save as html or web page or use commands found on the internet for your slide presentation software
to turn it into a web page for bonus points and then teach this to another in the class
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Spreadsheet Handout
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Open your spreadsheet application
Label the tab at the bottom “Food Cost”
Label A1 “food” and B1 Price”
List your food items for the last 3 days that you ate and how much each item was
Below all prices make a calculation that adds all prices together and label it “Total” to the left
Screen Shot and Publisher Handout
1. Open your publishing program and create a front and back flyer
2. Title the top of the front “My Favorites” and include your name
3. Take a screen shot of your word processor document and crop it out to show just the content and
paste it on the front of the flyer
4. Title the top of the back “Food Cost for 1 Week”
5. Take a screen shot of your spreadsheet document and crop it out to just show the content and paste it
on the back of the flyer.
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Software Final Project Grading Rubric
Rubric reflects grading options for a total of 5 activities or projects:
Grade 1 Terms (Optional): Teacher created quiz (if desired)
Criteria
Grade 2
Word Processing
Document
(100 pts)
Grade 3
Slide
Presentation
(100 points)
Exceptional
Content
Average to Above
Average Content
Completion
Points
95-100 points
85-94 points
Work is complete,
neat, and all
requirements are
met
Work is complete,
but lacks neatness
or requirements
are not fully met
Minimal work
Score 10 points
st
each for 1 3 steps.
95-100 points
85-94 points
54-84 points
Incomplete work
Score 18 points
for each section
(5 bullets in 3
styles, different
fonts, color, bold,
and italicized text)
50-85 points
Incomplete work
Score 15 points
each for proper
editing, links to
slides 2-5, and
home button.
Minimal work
Score 10 points for
each slide with
correct content.
60 points
0-40points
Work is
incomplete,
lacking 2 parts:
labeled columns,
tab, calculation,
food items and
costs
Work lacks 3 or
more parts. Score
20 points for each:
labeled columns,
tab, calculations,
food items and
costs
0-25 points
Work is complete
and has no issues.
Includes a web
crossover.
100 points
Grade 4
Spreadsheet
(100 pts)
Grade 5
Flyer
(100 pts)
Work is complete,
but has a few
minor issues and
no web crossover.
Work is complete
and has all parts:
labeled columns,
labeled tab,
calculations, food
items, and costs
80 points
Work is nearly
complete but lacks
information in 1
part: labeled
columns, tab,
calculations, food
items and costs
0-25 points
0-25 points
0-25 points
Titles at top
2 pages (front and
back)
Screen shot on
front properly
cropped
Completion Points
0-30 points
0-50 points
Screen shot on
back properly
cropped
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Points