For this unit, you (as an individual and a group) are asked to use Microsoft PowerPoint software to create an interactive PowerPoint learning object. You will utilize slide transition, effects, motions, and hyperlink features in Microsoft PowerPoint to design a PowerPoint learning object that allows audiences to interact.

Before we begin, if you haven't done so, spend sometime reviewing the overview videos about Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint. This will help you familiarize yourself with the software interface and how to navigate around. Pay close attention to how you can access and navigate the software features and functionalities.

Resources

Creating Interactive PowerPoint

• Creating Interactive PowerPoint Presentations for Teachers and Students [http://www.unf.edu/~tcavanau/publications/necc/Interactive_PowerPoint.htm]
• Video Demo Tutorials
  • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmWbHKYqmfY&feature=related
  • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1fdnB8pkic
  • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1fdnB8pkic
• Game Templates for Interactive Learning [http://www.pppst.com/templates.html]
• Interactive Stories [http://reading.pppst.com/digital-storytelling.html]
• PowerPoint Resources [http://itech.pjc.edu/html/powerpoint_resources.htm]

Basic MS Publisher Tutorials

• Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 Tutorials
  [http://www.fgcu.edu/support/office2007/ppt/index.asp] from Florida Gulf Coast University
• Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 Overview (Document version)
  [http://its.psu.edu/training/handouts/powerpoint_overview.pdf] from Pennsylvania State University
• Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 Overview (Recorded Training: Required Adobe Connect Plug-in)
  [https://breeze.psu.edu/p92154423/] from Pennsylvania State University
  

Module Activity

Purposes: To create

1. an interactive PowerPoint learning object for your lesson plan, AND/OR
2. an interactive PowerPoint learning object for your group thematic unit / organizational material for your group organization.

Process: Now, you  will utilize slide transition, effects, motions, and hyperlink features in Microsoft PowerPoint to design a PowerPoint learning object that allows audiences to interact. Refer to "Creating Interactive PowerPoint Presentations for Teachers and Students", you may choose to create your interactive PowerPoint based on one of these two types of interactivity; (1) Naviation (such as storytelling) or (2) Feedback (such as quizzes, flashcards, jeopardy, etc.).

* Keep in mind that the overview videos and class demonstration may not cover every detail of the excercises. In order for one to learn to operate a machinery (car) or software, one must actually use and experience it. In addition to familiarize yourself with the software, the purpose of this module is for you, by yourself or with helps from colloeagues, to try to figure out some (frequently used) features and functions of this software.:

Important: A complete interactive PowerPoint file must:

• reflect and relate to your lesson plan topic (individual) and thematic unit/organization (team)
• contain multimedia, animations, and/or graphics
• utilize hyperlink, custom animations, slide transitions, and/or effects features
• require users' interaction
• be saved and titled as "MMPPT-YOURNAME" (Individual project) or "MMPT-YOURTEAM" (Collaborative project)

Submission

When finished, you should have ONE (1) final file "MMPPT-YOURNAME" for individual project and/or ONE (1) final file "MMPT-YOURTEAM" for Collaborative project. Upload the finished files along with other assignments to the appropriate dropbox (as indicated by your instructor).