301+Computer+Applications

11/9/09 To: Class 301 I am sorry that I cannot be in class with you this morning. However, I am sending you this PowerPoint assignment to begin working on today. The purpose of this assignment is to help you “re-start” and “re-fresh” your skills with PowerPoint. If you get stuck on something today, please feel free to ask a classmate. I will be back in class tomorrow, and we will continue with this project.
 * __PowerPoint Project__**
 * **Your PowerPoint //mission// is create an original “How-To” PowerPoint presentation, containing between 3 and 5 slides, that can help to teach someone “How-To” do something. **

__**1. Select a topic. Following is a list of potential How-To topics:**__ · How to wash a car · How to make Mac & Cheese · How to teach a dog the sit command · How to make your favorite sandwich · How to have a successful bake sale · How to get a cat out of a tree · How to create a Podcast · Or…. Make up your own “How-To” topic. · If you need more ideas for your “How-To”, you might find the following web site helpful: []

__**2. Use the Planning Layout Form (distributed in class last week) to plan out what you will include on each slide, before creating**__ __**your PowerPoint. Click on the link below to get a fresh copy of the Planning Layout Form if you need one.**__

__**3. Begin creating your PowerPoint Presentation**__

· Use the Format menu to select a background color or a color scheme to use throughout your presentation. · Use the Format menu to select layouts for your slides · Use two different fonts and two different font sizes in your presentation · Include either a bulleted list or a numbered list · Try to include 1 or 2 pictures or graphics in your presentation · More advanced techniques such as sound, animation, transitions, etc. are not required for this project.
 * __Some suggestions to guide you in designing your PowerPoint:__**