Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2003

Subject: Information & Communication Technology
Level: Secondary
Age Group: 11 - 14
Order Number: 8042

This Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 guide has been developed to explain and demonstrate MS PowerPoint features in order to improve existing skills or develop new ones. The guides are aimed at all Key Stages, from 3 to 5 and are well structured to cater for students of all abilities when using ICT. The guides have been broken down into four key learning elements, so learning is maximised in small chucks of information. Each part gives detailed explanations of up-to-date features within MS PowerPoint 2003, giving step by step instructions and illustrated with detailed screenshots. The guides explain how to use the new functionalities of PowerPoint. Each part has a full set of worksheets that are easily accessible to students with clear instructions allowing independent learning skills to be developed. Part One describes key elements of PowerPoint interfaces, explaining different PowerPoint Screens, layouts and views that are available. It also describes how to use different wizards and templates when starting a new or existing presentation. Part Two describes common functionalities of PowerPoint, for example, Changing Slide Layouts, Recording Slides, Hiding Slides and using Spell and Grammar options. Part Three describes PowerPoint's graphics capabilities, inserting ClipArt and files, and drawing functionalities. Part Four describes the use of the Slide Master, Animation; Slide Transition and setting up show options. The guides can be collated as a whole or used individually within lessons and revision sessions. Overall the guides can help students and teachers to reach their full potential when using the latest version of MS PowerPoint. These guides are a must have for any subject department wanting to maximise fully the scope of students' learning and progression.