Presentation Software - SSS 1 plan

LESSON PLAN

PRESENTATION SOFTWARE

Subject	Digital Technologies
Class	SSS 1
Term	Third Term
Week	4
Topic	Presentation Software
Duration	80 Minutes (Double Period)
Date	________________

Behavioural Objectives

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. Create simple presentations using presentation software.
2. Format slides appropriately.
3. Apply animations and transitions appropriately.

Instructional Materials

• Computer system or laptop.
• Projector or display screen, where available.
• Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides or another presentation application.
• Prepared sample presentation.
• Whiteboard and marker.

Previous Knowledge

Students have basic knowledge of using computers and entering text. They may have seen slides displayed during classroom teaching, meetings or public presentations.

Teaching Methods

Demonstration, discussion, questioning, guided practice and practical activities.

Lesson Presentation

Time	Teacher's Activities	Students' Activities
5 minutes	Introduces the lesson by asking students where they have seen slides used to present information. Links their responses to presentation software.	Respond to questions and mention places where presentations are used.
10 minutes	Explains presentation software, its uses and examples such as Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides and LibreOffice Impress.	Define presentation software, identify examples and state its uses.
15 minutes	Demonstrates how to create a new presentation, add slides, enter titles and content, and save the work.	Observe the demonstration and identify the steps for creating and saving a presentation.
15 minutes	Demonstrates slide formatting, including font type and size, colours, themes, layouts, images and object arrangement. Explains the importance of readable slides.	Identify formatting tools and practise arranging text and images neatly.
15 minutes	Explains the difference between transitions and animations. Demonstrates applying suitable effects and warns against excessive effects.	Distinguish transitions from animations and practise applying appropriate effects where equipment is available.
10 minutes	Guides students in planning a short presentation on “Uses of Digital Technology” and gives feedback on slide organisation and design.	Plan a simple presentation with a title slide, relevant content and a concluding slide.
10 minutes	Evaluates learning through oral and written questions, corrects misconceptions and summarises the lesson.	Answer questions, explain the difference between animations and transitions, and summarise key points.

Total Duration: 80 Minutes

Evaluation

Ask students the following questions:

1. What is presentation software? Mention three examples.
2. State four steps involved in creating a simple presentation.
3. Mention four ways of formatting slides.
4. Differentiate between slide transitions and animations.
5. State three guidelines for designing an effective presentation.

Assignment

1. Explain the meaning and uses of presentation software.
2. Describe the steps involved in creating and saving a presentation.
3. Differentiate between animations and transitions, giving two examples of each.
4. Prepare a simple four-slide presentation on “The Importance of Digital Technology in Education.” Use appropriate formatting, one relevant image, a transition and an animation.

Reference

CMPNOTE SSS 1 Digital Technologies Lesson Note: Presentation Software, Third Term, Week 4.