Lesson Plan
Course Title: Principles of Information Technology
Session Title: Presentation Software: Functions and
Terminology Lesson
Lesson Duration: 3 hours
Performance Objective:
After completing this assignment, the student will be able to identify several different types of
presentation software and discuss their usage with appropriate terminology.
Specific Objectives:
The student will be able to
• research 3 programs, with at least 1 web based presentation software program
• discuss the strengths and weaknesses of all the chosen software
• design their own “perfect” presentation software incorporating the best features of
the packages they researched, explaining why theirs is more effective
Preparation
TEKS Correlations: 130.272
• (10A) Identify the terminology associated with presentation software and its function
Interdisciplinary Correlations:
[Across all disciplines]
Instructor/Trainer
References:
Content developer knowledge
Instructional Aids:
Presentation Software Presentation
Presentation Software Assignment and Rubric
Learner
Materials Needed:
Each student will need a copy of the Presentation Software Assignment and Rubric
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Equipment Needed:
The instructor will need a computer connected to an interactive white board or projector to allow
students to view the instructional presentation
Each student will need a computer with internet access, some type of presentation software and
access to a printer (color if possible) to print their assignments for submission
Introduction
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Introduction (LSI Quadrant I):
The instructor should begin by asking students to identify several pieces of
technology that are required for DIM classrooms and careers in the field of
Interactive Media.
As a class, students can brainstorm about current technology, and its origins, as well
as discuss how the growth and evolution of technology has and will impact the
industry.
Outline
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Outline (LSI Quadrant II):
1.
2.
Instructor Notes:
Presentation Software:
A.
What is it?
B.
What is it used for?
1.
Business applications
2.
Family gatherings
3.
Education
Define Terminology:
A.
Presenter(s)
B.
Audience
C.
Slides
D.
Transitions
E.
Plug-ins
F.
Web based
For this lesson, the
teacher will refer to the
Teacher’s Directions
when introducing and
completing the lesson with
the students.
Application
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Guided Practice (LSI Quadrant III):
Students will discuss ways to create a presentation and the types of software that
are currently available. Students can brainstorm as a class. Students will then
discuss the possible definitions for the terminology that is presented by the
teacher. Absent students may require additional one-on-one direction and
prompting, or they can collaborate with other students
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Independent Practice (LSI Quadrant III):
Following the presentation, students will be provided with the Presentation
Software Assignment and Rubric activity, to be completed on their own. They will
use a combination of existing knowledge and personal research to complete the
project and then compare and contrast their assignment with their classmates
Summary
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Review (LSI Quadrants I and IV):
Students will take all of the introduced information from the lesson and use it to
complete the project. A quick Q&A with regards to the parameters of the
assignment may be used to check for understanding
Evaluation
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Informal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III):
Periodic checks for understanding during the presentation are used as well as
progress checks to quantify the amount of research done and information
gathered
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Formal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III, IV):
The project will be completed individually to check for understanding and graded
against the provided rubric. Class evaluation and discussion can also be used to
allow students to compare and contrast their findings against those of their peers.
Extension
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Extension/Enrichment (LSI Quadrant IV):
After completing their research, students should be able to use some type of
presentation software and should acknowledge the impact that it can have on
Information Technology.
They should ask questions like
• “What does this do for the industry as a whole?”
• “How can I benefit from this?”
• “How is using presentation different from what came before?“
• “What are the possibilities for the future?
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Verbal/
Linguistic
Logical/
Mathematical
Visual/Spatial
Musical/
Rhythmic
Bodily/
Kinesthetic
Intrapersonal
Interpersonal
Naturalist
Existentialist
Teaching Strategies
Lecture, discussion, journal
writing, cooperative learning,
word origins
Problem solving, number
games, critical thinking,
classifying and organizing,
Socratic questioning
Mind-mapping, reflective
time, graphic organizers,
color-coding systems,
drawings, designs, video,
DVD, charts, maps
Use music, compose songs
or raps, use musical
language or metaphors
Use manipulatives, hand
signals, pantomime, real life
situations, puzzles and board
games, activities,
role-playing, action problems
Reflective teaching,
interviews, reflective listening,
KWL charts
Cooperative learning,
role-playing, group
brainstorming, cross-cultural
interactions
Natural objects as
manipulatives and as
background for learning
Socratic questions, real life
situations, global
problems/questions
Personal Development
Strategies
Reading, highlighting, outlining,
teaching others, reciting information
Organizing material logically, explaining
things sequentially, finding patterns,
developing systems, outlining, charting,
graphing, analyzing information
Developing graphic organizers,
mind-mapping, charting, graphing,
organizing with color, mental imagery
(drawing in the mind’s eye)
Creating rhythms out of words, creating
rhythms with instruments, playing an
instrument, putting words to existing
songs
Moving while learning, pacing while
reciting, acting out scripts of material,
designing games, moving fingers under
words while reading
Reflecting on personal meaning of
information, studying in quiet settings,
imagining experiments, visualizing
information, journaling
Studying in a group, discussing
information, using flash cards with
other, teaching others
Connecting with nature, forming study
groups with like-minded people
Considering personal relationship to
larger context
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Principles of Information Technology
Presentation Software Assignment: Teacher Directions
Discussion:
1.
Presentation Software:
A.
B.
What is presentation software?
1.
Definition
a)
Presentation software is software that allows the user to
arrange information aesthetically in slide format. It includes
some type of text editor and a means for inserting and
manipulating graphics. It also has special features that add
dimension and “zip” to the presentation.
2.
Examples
a)
Ask students to list 4 examples of presentation software
(1)
_______________
(2)
_______________
(3)
_______________
(4)
_______________
What is presentation software used for?
1.
2.
Ask students, then reveal examples
a)
Business applications
b)
Family gatherings
c)
Education
d)
Anything else?
Define Terminology:
A. Presenter(s) – The person(s) using the presentation software to deliver the
message or information.
B. Audience – the person(s) receiving the information
C. Slides – Individual pages in the presentation. Reference old time “slides”
that were shown with a slide projector and talk about the similarities
D. Transitions - Animations/effects used to move from one slide to the next
E. Plug-ins – programs used to enhance the capabilities and performance of
the presentation
F. Web-based programs - Allow for collaborative development of the
presentation as well as access to the presentation from any
computer with an internet connection
1. Have students name one example of a web-based
presentation software
Name_______________________
Date________________________
Presentation Software Assignment and Rubric
Instructions:
1.
2.
Research 3 different kinds of Presentation Software (at least 1 must be web-based)
A.
Creation
1.
Be clear about the specifics regarding its creation
a)
Who, what, when, where, why and how
B.
Usage
1.
Popularity
a)
“Is it commonly used and well known?”
2.
Functionality
a)
“Will it work with all operating systems?”
Quality Questions to consider
A.
What makes it different from the others that you have researched?
B.
How does it compare or contrast to other types of presentation software?
1.
Is it better or worse
2.
More or less expensive
3.
More or less reliable
4.
Easier/harder to use
C.
How could it be better?
D.
Does it need to be better?
E.
Where will it go from where it is now?
Requirements:
1.
In a small group, talk about what you would consider the “PERFECT” presentation
software. Write a 1-2 page paper based on that information and include the reasons you
feel or do not feel that it is a logical step in the evolution of business and personal
presentation tools. Be prepared to discuss with the class.
A.
Things to consider
1.
How much will it cost?
2.
Is it readily available?
3.
What makes it better than the competition?
4.
What else do we need to know about it?
B.
Your paper should be in Times New Roman 12 font and should be doublespaced
C.
Include answers to all quality questions listed above, and any other information
you deem important
D.
Cite any information gleaned from a source other than yourself.
Presentation Software
Rubric
Description
of Task
Quality Questions
Mechanics
Requirements
Submission
Promotion Coming
Steady Worker
You’re Fired
4-5
2-3
0-1
ALL quality questions were
answered completely and
relevantly.
2-3 quality questions were
answered completely and
relevantly.
1-2 quality questions were
answered.
4-5
2-3
0-1
Mastery of spelling, punctuation,
capitalization, correct paragraphing
Occasional errors in
spelling, punctuation,
capitalization,
paragraphing
Frequent error in spelling,
punctuation, capitalization,
paragraphing
4-5
2-3
0-1
All requirements, with regards to
length, font usage, included images
and work cited page, are met.
2 or 3 requirements, with
regards to length, font
usage, included images
and work cited page, are
met.
1 or fewer requirements,
with regards to length, font
usage, included images and
work cited page, are met.
4-5
2-3
0-1
Project is submitted in the
appropriate manner, on time, with
the student’s name included one all
pages in the header section.
Project is submitted in the
appropriate manner, on
time, with the student’s
name included.
Project is submitted late,
with the student’s name
included one all pages in the
header section.
TOTAL
TOTAL PTS EARNED
Comments:
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