Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Time to make it POP!

Windows 7 makes it easier than ever to change the look of your powerpoint with a few easy clicks.

Important points to consider.
  • You earn no points for the color and look of your powerpoint. Spend your time finding the information.
  • Points can be deducted for annoying and hard to read colors, fonts, and animations.
The best way to do change everything is on the ToolBar look for “View” and then choose “Slide Master.” Anything you change while on the Slide Master will change every other slide – this is why it is useful.

On the toolbar look through the “Aa Themes” and choose a design you like. If you hover over it, it will give you’re a preview. You can then change the colors of this theme by looking at the end of the row and pulling down the color tab. So pick a design and pick a color scheme. You can also change the fonts here. Done! When you are done making your changes look on the toolbar for a red X that says “Close Master View.” Then go through and proof your slides. You may need to move some boxes around.
 **Note: White or solid color backgrounds are the clearest and easiest to read.

Currently your powerpoint has an animation scheme called “Appear.” I would advise you not to change that and not to change your transitions as it will distract from your powerpoint.

Please ask MsJ if you have any questions.

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Computer Lab Etiquette

You are in the computer lab to do work for this class. If you are not doing work, then we will have problems.

Do not pack up early. Work until the bell or until MsJ says.

SAVE OFTEN. And if you save to a key, also save it to your number. If you lose it, you will have to do it again.

If MsJ asks for your attention, stop what you are doing and listen to what she has to say.

You may watch videos about your organism through reliable websites.

You may listen to music through the computer if you have your own headphones. Rule1 MsJ cannot hear it. You get one warning. Rule2 Turn it on and listen – no million clicks and constant changing. Take both ear phones out when MsJ is talking.