MS PowerPoint (Introduction) JS 1 Lesson plan

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LESSON PLAN

Subject	Digital Technologies
Class	JSS 1 (Basic 7)
Term	Second Term
Week	1
Topic	MS PowerPoint (Introduction)
Duration	80 Minutes (Double Period)
Subtopics	Meaning and uses of presentation software; creating and saving slides; adding text and images; applying slide transitions.

1. BEHAVIOURAL OBJECTIVES

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: 1. Define presentation software and Microsoft PowerPoint. 2. Identify at least three examples of presentation software. 3. State at least four uses of Microsoft PowerPoint. 4. Identify the main parts of the PowerPoint window. 5. Explain the steps involved in creating and saving a presentation. 6. Demonstrate how to add text and pictures to slides. 7. Explain the meaning of slide transitions and give examples.

2. INSTRUCTIONAL / TEACHING AIDS

- Desktop or laptop computer. - Microsoft PowerPoint or a compatible presentation application. - Projector or interactive display, where available. - Sample PowerPoint presentation. - Pictures and diagrams showing the PowerPoint window. - Chalkboard or whiteboard and markers.

3. PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE / ENTRY BEHAVIOUR

Students have basic knowledge of computer applications and may have seen teachers or other people display information, pictures and text on a screen. The teacher asks students to mention situations in which they have seen information presented on a screen.

4. PRESENTATION STEPS

STEP	TEACHER'S ACTIVITY	STUDENTS' ACTIVITY
Step 1: Introduction 10 minutes	The teacher asks students whether they have seen a teacher or speaker display information and pictures on a screen. The teacher introduces the topic and explains that such presentations can be created using presentation software.	Students respond to the questions and mention examples of presentations they have seen.
Step 2: Meaning and Examples 10 minutes	The teacher defines presentation software, explains the meaning of a slide and introduces Microsoft PowerPoint. The teacher mentions Google Slides, LibreOffice Impress and Apple Keynote as other examples.	Students listen, take notes, define presentation software and identify examples.
Step 3: Uses and Window Parts 15 minutes	The teacher explains the uses of PowerPoint and identifies the title bar, Ribbon, Slides Pane, Slide Area, Notes Area and Status Bar using a computer or diagram.	Students list the uses of PowerPoint and identify the parts of the application window.
Step 4: Creating and Saving Slides 15 minutes	The teacher demonstrates how to open PowerPoint, create a blank presentation, enter a title, add a new slide and save the file using Save As. The teacher demonstrates the Ctrl + S shortcut.	Students observe the demonstration and, where computers are available, create and save a simple presentation.
Step 5: Adding Text, Pictures and Transitions 15 minutes	The teacher demonstrates how to add text and pictures to a slide and apply a simple transition. The teacher explains the difference between a transition and an animation.	Students identify the relevant commands and practise adding text, pictures and transitions where facilities permit.
Step 6: Evaluation and Conclusion 15 minutes	The teacher asks oral and written questions, corrects students' errors, summarises the main points and gives an assignment.	Students answer questions, contribute to the summary and write down the assignment.

5. EVALUATION QUESTIONS

1. What is presentation software? 2. Define Microsoft PowerPoint. 3. Mention four uses of PowerPoint. 4. Identify five parts of the PowerPoint window. 5. Explain the steps involved in saving a presentation. 6. How can you insert a picture into a slide? 7. What is a slide transition? Give two examples.

6. ASSIGNMENT

1. Explain the meaning of presentation software. 2. List four examples of presentation software. 3. State five uses of Microsoft PowerPoint. 4. Differentiate between a slide and a slide transition. 5. If you have access to a computer, create a three-slide presentation titled My School. Include a title slide, information about your school and a conclusion. Save the presentation with an appropriate file name.

7. TEACHER'S REFLECTION

- Were the lesson objectives achieved? - Could students explain the meaning and uses of presentation software? - Were students able to identify the main parts of the PowerPoint window? - Could students create and save a basic presentation? - What difficulties did students encounter during the practical activity? - What additional support or practice is required?

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