Brief Description

This lesson is Part II of a long term project. Part I of this lesson can be found at the following site:
http://trackstar.hprtec.org/main/display.php3?trackid=89959 or by going to the TrackStar site and searching for Track #89959.

Students will use the information from the Part I lesson to create a PowerPoint presentation that describes the computer system they want to purchase and includes an explanation of their choice.

Standards and Frameworks

Technology Standards

3T-E3. Publish and present information using technology tools

VP-E2. Plan, develop and produce a visual presentation, using a variety of media such as videos, films, newspapers, magazines, and computer images.

Academic

• Students will use the Internet and Microsoft PowerPoint to explain and present their decision on a computer purchase for their personal use.

• Students will use the Internet to find, save, and import images into their presentation.
• Students will plan, and produce a presentation which will be shared with the class.

• Basic computer skills
• Basic experience in the use of Microsoft PowerPoint
• Skills required to navigate the Internet
• Basic understanding of saving and opening files

Digital Camera (for student pictures)
Computer with access to the Internet
Microsoft PowerPoint software
Self-assessment rubric

Accommodations for Special Needs

Special needs students will have modified criteria for their final presentation created in Microsoft PowerPoint.

Procedures

Complete Part I of this lesson titled "Bridging the Technology Language Barrier". This lesson can be found at the following address:

http://trackstar.hprtec.org/main/display.php3?trackid=89959


Explain expectations and criteria for PowerPoint presentation

• Presentation must have at least 6 slides
• One slide must be the title slide which will contain a picture of you
• One slide must be your conclusion describing what you thought about this project and how you will be able to use the skills you have learned in the future
• One slide should describe the computer system that you decided to purchase. This should include details such as company, model, drives, memory, etc.
• Your project should give details about any extra peripherals that you purchased such as a printer, speakers, or extra memory
• Your project should include details about the final cost
• Your project should include an explanation of why you think it was important to have a good understanding of the vocabulary words that you defined in Part I of this lesson.
• Your project should list at least five vocabulary words and your explanation of how understanding the definitions of these words helped you make a good decision for your purchase.
• Slides should each include at least one graphic that contributes to the content of your presentation
• Presentation should include transitions, animations, and sounds
• Slide layout and design should be visually pleasing


Create a plan for presentation on paper which includes order of slides and what text, graphic, etc. will be included on each slide.
Demonstrate how to copy images from Internet sites and then paste images into PowerPoint presentation
Demonstrate how to import pictures taken with digital camera
Students present projects to the class and answer questions about techniques or any information included in their presentation

• Students will complete self-assessment rubric