Lecture Introduction to PowerPoint

Approximate Time of Completion for Lecture - 1 Hour

Concepts/Skills Introduced - Build your knowledge with readings, videos, activities, and video quizzes

No Graded Assignments

Purpose: You will be introduced to PowerPoint and practice using the software by creating a simple PowerPoint about You.

Note: This module is aligned with the CAS 133 Lab course assignments and you will be learning PowerPoint in much greater depth in the lab course.

In this module, you will be introduced to Microsoft PowerPoint. PowerPoint is a presentation program that allows you to create dynamic slide presentations. These presentations can include animation, narration, images, videos, and much more

Watch: What is PowerPoint

Required: View Instructor Presentation

Pay close attention to the lecture – The purpose of the lecture is to convey information, increase student motivation and interest in the topic.

Lecture_ PPT Mod 1-3 review.pptx (For Audio - Click on link and choose download from menu options)

Optional: Click on the Links and view the video and read the tutorial

Free Resources: Gain essential skills in Office 2019 and 365, including Microsoft Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Instructor Favorite.

PowerPoint Slide Basics

PowerPoint Text Basics

PowerPoint - Applying Themes

PowerPoint - Applying Transitions

Optional: Download, Save and Use as a Quick Step by Step Reference

Optional: Check Out Microsoft Templates

PowerPoint Templates

Optional: Watch Video

Optional: Take Practice Quiz (No Points)

The practice quiz is an alternate ungraded version of the graded quizzes and exams and it is a good way to familiarize yourself with the exam/quiz content and test-taking experience.

Getting to Know PowerPoint

Next Steps: Complete Graded Assignments Listed In Module