Explore……
Express…….
Exchange…….
Creating
Exhibit…….
Digital
Presentations
Evaluate…….
NEELB
ICT SUPPORT SERVICE
Creating Digital Presentations
This progression is based on the work of Cluster 3 in the School Empowerment through ICT Pilot
Project during the 2005-2006 school year.
Thanks to the following schools who participated:
Buick Memorial PS (NEELB)
Bushmills PS (NEELB)
Holywood PS (SEELB)
Magherafelt PS (NEELB)
St Anne’s PS, Corkey (NEELB)
St Mary’s PS, Bellaghy (NEELB)
St Teresa’s PS, Belfast (BELB)
St Vincent de Paul PS, Belfast (BELB)
NEELB
ICT Support Service
June 2009
NURSERY
FOUNDATION
STAGE
P1
P2
NEELB
Creating Digital Presentations
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CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES
ICT SKILLS
TS & PC
Powerpoint/Slideshow
 Creation of electronic books modelled by
teacher with pupil input
 Teacher determines structure of book
 Can use scanned drawings or photos
 Pupils contribute text/captions, voice
recordings
2Create a Story
 Pupil/s draw pictures, adding sounds and
animation
 Teacher/Classroom assistant acts as scribe, as
appropriate
 Finished books “read” by pupils
Powerpoint/Slideshow
 Creation of electronic books by teacher and
pupils
 Use storyboard to plan
 Pupils contribute text and input, if appropriate
2Create a Story
 Pupils storyboard simple 4 page story for
2Create a Story
 Pupils input text, with support as required,
adding sounds and animation
 Completed books read and shared
ICT Support Service
Express
 Contribute to class book
 Read class book
 As a class activity, communicate
ideas/thoughts/feelings using
familiar text, images and/or sounds
 Make voice recording under
guidance of teacher
 Use simple tools to draw pictures
 Select from bank of sounds
 Input text, with help as necessary
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 Join in shared ICT
experiences with
teacher/peers
(WWO)
 Talk about their
experiences
involving ICT (SM)
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Read and respond to text
Express
 Contribute to class book, creating
and refining ideas
 As a class activity, present ideas
using familiar text, images and/or
sounds
 Understand value of classroom
technology eg. scanner, digital
camera, IWB, microphone
 Create simple story, using pictures,
sounds, animations
 Input text, with/without support
Exhibit
 Print work
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Experiment with
ideas through
creation of
text/pictures/
sound (BC)
Select information
needed to complete
a task (MI)
Learn to work cooperatively (WWO)
Talk about what
they are doing
(SM)
Resources
Powerpoint/Slideshow
2Create a Story
Digital camera
Microphone
Scanner
IWB for
storyboarding
Projector
June 2009
KEY STAGE 1
P3
P4
NEELB
CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Powerpoint/Slideshow
 Create class/group presentation, with teacher
guidance
 Teacher and pupils plan, using storyboard if
appropriate
 Incorporate digital images or
 Use bank of images provided by teacher/pupils
 Pupils input text/captions/sound
2Create a Story
 Pupil/groups of pupils storyboard and create
simple electronic story, inclusive of suggestions
from teacher/peers
 Pupils input text and select appropriate images,
sounds and animation
 Groups/classes share completed presentations
Powerpoint/Slideshow
 Create class/group presentation, with guidance
from teacher
 Pupils plan how to create presentation,
with/without help
 Record and use digital images or
 Select from bank of images provided by
teacher/pupils
 Pupils input text/captions/sound
2Create a Story
 Pupil/groups of pupils storyboard and create
simple electronic story
 Present work to other groups/classes
ICT Support Service
Creating Digital Presentations
SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES
ICT SKILLS
TS & PC
Express
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Present ideas using text, images and/or
sounds as class or group
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Select from bank of sounds/animations
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Understand how classroom technology
can be used
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Make voice recording working in
partnership with teacher
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With help, select and format text-font,
size, colour
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Use storyboard to plan
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Use graphics tools to draw pictures
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Input text, with/without support
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Share books with others
Evaluate
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Begin to delete and edit text
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Create and refine ideas
Exhibit
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Log in using username
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Save work
Express
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Present ideas using text, images and/or
sounds as class or group
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Select and use images/sounds
/animations
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Use classroom technology with support
eg. camera, microphone
Exchange
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Present completed work to an audience
(teacher/peers)
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Select and format text
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Use graphic tools to draw
Evaluate
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Create and edit text, with support
Exhibit
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Save work
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Find and load saved work
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Ask different
types of questions
(TPSDM)
Locate and select
information (MI)
Generate ideas
(BC)
Plan and suggest
how to carry out
the activity (MI)
Work cooperatively (WWO)
Talk about how
their work might
be improved (SM)
Build and combine
ideas (BC)
Resources
Powerpoint/
Slideshow
2Create a Story
Digital camera
Microphone
Scanner
IWB for
storyboarding
Projector
June 2009
Creating Digital Presentations
KEY STAGE 2
CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Powerpoint
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P5
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P6
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NEELB
Teacher designs template for presentation,
with appropriate pupil input, including
background, font etc
Pupils use template to create class/group
presentation
Pupils can work in pairs/small groups to
create slides
Can be fiction or non-fiction
Pupils research information in given format
Select and insert from bank of images or
copy and paste from Internet
Insert sounds/voice recording as
appropriate
Pupils ask questions or carry out
research(eg. create a book for younger
audience – interview to identify suitable
topics)
Pupils create short group presentation in
chosen format, taking account of audience
Use “house style” to ensure continuity
Pupils generate and use some of own ideas
within parameters
Whole class teaching for skills – insert
pictures, backgrounds etc
Work in groups to apply skills to own
project
ICT Support Service
SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES
ICT SKILLS
TS & PC
Explore
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Research information
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Copy/paste/save graphics from
Internet
Express
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Create slides from template
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Compose and enter text in
appropriate presentation format
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Inset images from clip art/digital
camera/My Pictures folder
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Use classroom technology eg.
microphone, digital camera
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Present to an audience
Exchange
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Use ICT to communicate
Evaluate
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Edit text to refine ideas
Exhibit
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Store and retrieve work
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Explore
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Plan/research independently
Express
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Create short group presentation
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Plan layout of presentation to suit
audience eg. younger pupils
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Select suitable background
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Create and redraft work combining
text, sounds, graphics
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Add appropriate animation
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Develop skills of presenting to an
audience
Exchange
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Use ICT to communicate
Evaluate
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Review work and make improvements
Exhibit
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Manage files
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Access and locate
information relevant to
a task (MI)
Plan activity with an
idea of audience (MI)
Use ICT creatively to
express ideas (BC)
Decide what needs to
be done as a group and
share responsibility
(WWO)
Work towards success
criteria discussed with
teacher (SM)
Research, access and
select information (MI)
Create, develop and
present ideas (BC)
Experiment with
multimedia to present
ideas (BC)
Develop roles in group
work (WWO)
Review work with
reference to success
criteria (SM)
RESOURCES
Powerpoint
Digital camera
Microphone
Scanner
IWB for planning
Projector
Video Camera
June 2009
KEY STAGE 2
CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Powerpoint
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P7
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NEELB
Pupils plan presentation independently, for a
specific purpose and audience eg. incorporate
quiz for younger pupils
Pupils discuss what they need to complete
presentation
Research, select, evaluate and organise
information from various sources
Pupils choose format and layout of
presentation, generating and using own ideas
appropriately
Create group/individual/class presentations,
using text, sound, graphics, digital video
Whole class teaching for skills – insert action
buttons, hyperlinks, manipulate images
Work in groups to apply skills to own project
ICT Support Service
Creating Digital Presentations
SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES
ICT SKILLS
TS & PC
Explore
 Research information
independently
Express
 Plan for specific audience and
purpose
 Integrate text, graphics, sound,
moving image, animation
 Use ICT creatively eg. manipulate
images
 Insert action buttons eg. page
turns
 Insert hyperlinks
 Insert digital video clips
 Use appropriate animation
 Present show to an audience
Exchange
 Exchange powerpoints with
others
Evaluate
 Review work against success
criteria and make improvements
Exhibit
 Store and retrieve work
 Manage files needed for
presentation
 Organise work in personal folders
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Research, select,
organize and present
information (MI)
Create and present
information in different
forms and styles (BC)
Experiment with designs
and outcomes (BC)
Work collaboratively to
plan, produce and review
Evaluate work (SM)
RESOURCES
Powerpoint
Digital camera
Microphone
Scanner
IWB for planning
Projector
Websites
Video Camera
June 2009