Transcript Lecture 7 - Australian Catholic University

Presentation Software
EDTS100
Lecture 7
Presentation Software
Some Options
KidPix
MicroWorlds
PowerPoint
Frontpage
Kahootz
MicroWorlds 2
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MicroWorlds is a Logo-based curriculum construction
kit that makes the actual process of creating a school
project a rich, learning experience.
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MicroWorlds fosters the development of problemsolving strategies, critical thinking skills and creativity
Logo Programming
The logo language is simple and allows
you to instruct the turtle to do a wide
variety of tasks.
 You need to type instructions into the
command centre or on the procedures
page (flipside).
 An instruction is the name of a
procedure followed by input.
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Tool Palette
CtrlF will take you
to the flipside
(proceedures page)
Original turtle
(awaiting instructions)
Command Centre
Shape Centre
Drawing Centre
basic instructions
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fd 10
 bk 10
(forward 10 spaces)
(back 10 spaces)
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rt 90, lt 180
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cg
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pd, pu
(turns are measured in degrees)
(clears the graphics and
resets the turtle to the centre position)
(pen down, pen up)
Make a KidPix Slideshow
Make a KidPix Slideshow
•Click on the square
button on the truck.
•Select the picture for
the first slide
KIDPIX Connections
Kidpix Resources
 Sample Lesson Plans
 Integrating KidPix into the Curriculum
 KidPix Tools
 Curriculum Ideas
 Some Victorian Examples
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Kahootz
Imagination
 Kahootz Learning Centre
 An Overview of Kahootz
 Some Victorian Examples
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Make a KidPix Slideshow
Click on the musical note to choose a sound
Click on the transition button to select the slide transition
PowerPoint
Starting with PowerPoint
1. Choose from a range of presentation options
2. Select the slide layout, then click on the
screen to start
View Master>Slide Master
The Slide Master
allows you to format
the look of the
whole presentation
in one screen.
 Set this up first!
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Format > Slide Design
There are a large range
of design templates that
are available for your
presentation.
 You can apply to one
slide or all (just click on
the arrow for options).
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Format>Slide Design
Color Scheme
Select color scheme from
the slide design palette.
 You can apply to one slide
or all (just click on the
arrow for options).
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Format>Slide Design
Animation Schemes
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Here you are able to apply an
animation scheme to selected
slides or all slides
Animation Schemes allow a
set of animations to the slides.
This includes Transition, Title
and Body Animation.
Slide Show> Custom Animation

Click on the item you want to
animate then ‘Add Effect’
 Select Entrance/ Emphasis/
Exit/MotionPaths.
 Choose your option
Slide Show> Custom Animation
The
items are listed
in order.
They can be moved
in this section or
click on the arrow
for a selection of
options.
Format - Background
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The background can be a single color or may contain
a graphic.
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NOTE: Apply (one slide only) OR Apply to all.
•Click here to delete a
preselected background
•Be careful this wont allow
you to apply a design
Text is easy!
Just click and type
 Formatting is done for
you
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To add extra text boxes
 Insert Text box
 Click and drag where
you want the text box.
Format text as in MSWord
Insert > Picture
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ClipArt
 From File
 Auto Shape
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Word Art
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Organisation Chart
Graphic objects can be edited just as in MS Word.
Insert > Picture
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ClipArt
Type in the
item you
wish to
search for.
Select the
options and
Search.
Graphic objects can be edited just as in MS Word.
Click on
the arrow
beside the
picture
you want
and select
the option
you want.
Views in PowerPoint
Notes Page
Slide Sorter
Outline
Slide Show
File>Print
Print range:
Select the number of
a slide or choose all
Print what:
•Slides - Prints all pages individually
•Handout - prints multiple pages
(up to 9 per page)
Like slide sorter view
•Notes - prints slide and notes pages
(per slide)
•Outline - Prints outline view
View > Toolbars
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To add a toolbar
to your screen
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Toolbars offer
shortcut icons that
are not readily
available.
Slide Show > Slide Transition
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Transitions are the effects
you see as you move from
one slide to the next.
 You can move between
slides automatically (by
selecting a time frame) or
on the click of the mouse.
To use PowerPoint shows on
older versions.
Save As
 Change “Save File As Type” to an
earlier version.
 Save
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Remember: Less is More
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Don’t overdo the “bells And whistles”
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PowerPoint is about getting your
message across!
Getting help with your
presentations
Do’s and Don’ts with Powerpoint
 General Presentation Skills
 Different types of Presentations
 Some last Do’s and Don’ts
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