Introduction
by Lorraine Hedgepeth, Averett University
Students will be given a series of questions about themselves. Each student will have to investigate, critically think about the answers to the questions . Lastly, once the information is gathered, each student must create a visual in a Powerpoint Presentation to show to the rest of the class.
Task
Task
At the very end of the project, students will have a 13-15 PowerPoint Presentation. Students will have created their very own presentation using different themes, sound, special effects about their personal lives and interest. Students will be using the internet for research, and Microsoft PowerPoint for their final part in the project.
Process
1. Students will start by opening MSPowerPoint "MY AVATAR"
On the first slide students should make sure it says title slide.
2. Next change the title slide
The title will say "All About Me"
The subtitle will be where the students type their first and last name.
For slides 2-17 (use the Title ONLY layout)
Slide 2: Will be your AVATAR and 5 photos of things you want me to know about you.
Slide 3: What do you want to become when you get older? slide title could be "I wanna become a ....
Slide 4: Where do you want to go to college? If not pick a favorite college
Slide 5: What kind of software programs do you use at home?
Slide 6: What are some things you enjoy doing? ( at least 3)
Slide 7: What kinds of books do you read?
Slide 8: What is your favorite television show(s)?
Slide 9: What is your favorite kinds of candy(ies)?
Slide 10: What is your favorite kind(s) of music)?
Slide 11: What is your favorite music artist?
Slide 12: Do you subscribe or if you could subscribe to a magazine(s); what would it be?
Slide 13: Do you have a dream car(s)?
Slide 14: What is your dream vacation?
Slide 15: How do you earn spare/allowance money?
Slide 16 What are three things you have always wanted to learn to do when you are 18 years old
Slide 17: Excracurula activities: List all of the things you do after school?
baseball, basketball, go carts, cheerleading, racing cars, bike racing, boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, band, football, soccer, softball, track, cross country
Evaluation
The rubrics for the presentation is simple
Each student will start off with a specific number of points
All slides completed, with three or more images/slide: 100 points
All slides completed, with two images on each slide: 90 points
All slides completed with only one image on any slide: 80 points
All slides completed with no images on any slides 70 points
- Point deductions (3-5) points for missing images.
- Students need to have 10 different types of backgrounds: ( 2pts each )
- Animations
(Deductions)
- 10 or more animations -no deductions
- 5-10 animations -5 points
- 1-5 animations- 7 points
- no animations -10 points
Images
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Exemplary5 |
Accomplished4 |
Developing3 |
Beginning 0 |
| Organization |
Information presented in logical, interesting sequence |
Information in logical sequence |
Difficult to follow presentation--student jumps around |
Cannot understand presentation--no sequence of information |
|
Subject Knowledge |
Demonstrates full knowledge by answering all class questions with explanations and elaborations |
At ease with expected answers to questions but does not elaborate |
Uncomfortable with information and is able to answer only rudimentary questions |
Does not have a grasp of the information. Cannot answer questions about subject |
| Graphics |
3 or more images on every slide |
2 or more images on every slide |
1 or more images on every slide |
no graphics on the slide |
| Research |
Uses a variety of sources in reaching accurate conclusions |
Uses a variety of sources in reaching conclusions |
Presents only evidence that supports a preconceived point of view |
Does not justify conclusions with research evidence |
| Screen Design |
Includes a variety of graphics, text, and animation that exhibits a sense of wholeness. Creative use of animation more than 10 |
Includes a variety of graphics, text, and animation.5-10 animations |
Includes combinations of graphics and text, but limited animations 1-5 |
Either confusing or cluttered, barren or stark. No animations |
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Oral Presentation Elocution/Eye Contact |
Maintains eye contact and pronounces all terms precisely. All audience members can hear |
Maintains eye contact most of the time and pronounces most words correctly. Most audience members can hear presentation |
Occasionally uses eye contact, mostly reading presentation, and incorrectly pronounces terms. Audience members have difficulty hearing |
Did not present to class |
Conclusion
Conclusion
Congratulation! You are done. Did you learn anything new? Was this project meaningful to you? Take the digital part of the project home show it to your family and friends.
I can show you how to convert it to another program if you need me to help you.
Credits
Credits
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Teacher Page
by Loraine Hedgepeth, Averett University
This WebQuest will allow students to learn more about Microsoft PowerPoint. This knowledge will help students successfully utilize this program for use in the classroom or professional setting.
Teacher Introduction
Instructors, this WebQuest is a great resource for your students to use to help them improve their communication skills in and outside of the classroom. It is intended to give them experience in creating their own slide presentation and gain skills in using them either for a formal, informal and informational presentation.