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Return to iSquad Lessons = = HOW TO CREATE SIMPLE ANIMATION IN POWERPOINT SETTING THE STAGE In this session, participants will be able to create an animated PowerPoint presentation through the use of the animation features in the software. Focusing Questions What is a way that I can make my PowerPoint presentations standout and captivate the audience? How can I develop outstanding animation sequences that will impress my audience? Materials The following materials are used in this session: Laptops Projector PowerPoint Software Smart board Resources The following resources are used in this session. INSTRUCTION Framing the Session “In our last session, we discussed some of the basic features of PowerPoint. We discussed ways to make slides, add text, and graphics. Today, I will show you one of the advanced features, which will be adding animation and text. This is a great way to make your PowerPoint more exciting and interesting. Teaching Demonstrate for participants how to add animation to the PowerPoint presentation. “Watch me as I show you how to add the animation. There are several steps involved. First you will need to think about what you would like to put on your PowerPoint. At this point, you should add some text and photos to a slide. Take a few minutes now to create the slide.” Guided Practice “Now it is your turn to try animating your slides. Take some time to create 5 slides. For each slide, add different animations. We will share with the entire class after you complete the task. I will be walking around the room to assist all of you.” WORK TIME (Typically lasts about 60–70% of session.) Getting Started “You will be creating five slides, each with animation of the text and graphics. Take the next 30 minutes to add your animation, and then we will come back together and share.” Participant Activity Participants will follow the steps outlined below to add animation to a PowerPoint. Step 1- Add graphics and word art. Step 2- Add background color Step 3- Go to Top Menu- Slideshow- Custom Animation Step 4- Select graphic Step 5- Add Effect – (Choose one effect) Example: Entrance—Box Step 6-Add 2nd Effect- repeat steps 4 & 5 Step 7 – Add 3rd Effect – repeat steps 4 & 5 Step 8 – To preview, click “play” button Step 9 – Click new slide and repeat the process outline above Step 10 – Complete the total of 5 slides. Facilitator Conferring Circulate around the room and make sure all participants are clear on the steps. Provide support to any students who need assistance. Answer any questions that may arise about the activity. Take note of particularly good examples of work that can be presented during the sharing time. SHARE Many of you did a really good job. Why don’t we share some of these PowerPoint’s with the rest of the Squad? These examples are all excellent. Why do you think these animated PowerPoint’s were interesting? Did they grab your attention? Why? ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Author: Joseph Pascarelli Email: jpascarelli@schools.nyc.gov School/Employer: MS 118, Bronx, NY Title: Technology Coach/Coordinator