The end is almost here...

We have done so much this semester and feel that I still have so much more to share with you about technology! I hope you have enjoyed your time as much as I have and learned something along the way that will be practical and useful in your everyday life.

With that being said, we have a few more days and I have a lot I would like to squeeze in.  

So here is the break down of how our remaining days will be spent together. 

Today, June 3:  

Comparison of Powerpoint vs Prezi 

End of the semester course evaluation-Please be honest.

If time allows, you will have time to start researching places for your final exam.

Friday June 6

Explanation and Breakdown of Final Exam Project

Review of skills to complete the Final Exam Project if necessary

Monday June 9th-17th Complete Final Exam project

Prezi presentation

Objectives:
1.  Introduction of another presentation tool students can use to present information.
2.  Use prior knowledge "less is more" concept
3,  Apply design principles to make a more dynamic presentation.
4.  Compare and contrast the similarities and differences between the two presentation programs.

You have just completed your powerpoint presentations. This is only one program that allows you to create great presentations.  I would like you to look at another, this one is a Web 2.0 online tool that is free for you to use.  You only need the internet and some creativity.  

I would like you to watch the following prezi presentations listed below.: 

http://prezi.com/c61qlpenup7k/your-very-first-prezi/

http://prezi.com/bm9alx1pbtmc/prezi-design-strategies/

http://prezi.com/pod9ulcuahto/how-to-use-prezi/

http://prezi.com/explore/popular/
this is one of your choice, it will bring you to popular ones, but you can type in anything in the search bar to explore a topic you are interested in.


After watching these, please sign up for an account and create a basic prezi about

1.   you,

2. a recreation of  your powerpoint presentation on your interesting question,

OR

3.  on the things you learned in computer applications.

Intriguing question Powerpoint Presentation

Creating your own PowerPoint presentation

Objective: 

• Use prior knowledge of Basic PowerPoint skills to create a presentation on an intriguing question of your choice. These include but are not limited to:  Creating your title slide, Adding new slides, Using Themes, Adding bulleted text, Changing slide layouts, Inserting clip art and images, Slide designs, colors and backgrounds, Basic animations  and transitions. 
• Understand the role of slides within the presentation 

• Understand the “less is more” concept for PowerPoint 
• Use features that maximize effectiveness

Ask yourself these questions when creating your powerpoint: 

What is the presentation: me or the powerpoint? (HINT:Remember that the PowerPoint is just a visual aid) 

Do they add or detract from my message? Do my pictures, transitions, and animations add value to my presentation? 

You will be presenting these presentations when we return from vacation!

Here are the specifications:

• Title slide with your Question and your name. 
• 4-6 content slides with information and pictures.  Don’t put all your information on the slide.  I don’t want you reading your presentation .  Highlight main points and then expand your thoughts in your presentation.  You can type these in the notes section of Powerpoint. 
• Add transitions between your slides 
• Add at least 2 entrance animations, 2 emphasis animations and 2 exit animations throughout your powerpoint presentation.  
• Works cited page, use easybib.com to help you create the bibliography. 

Intro to Powerpoint

Today you will learn about the basic of powerpoint through video and then apply what you learned there in a basic powerpoint.


1.  Complete this form-KWL chart/questions. Click on the link
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xRYTQp2UaeNj0nCOpyWF0YExi-y7pyR0eqq2o2zK0cE/viewform

2. Watch the PowerPoint_Basics_Video Series:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/mac-powerpoint-help/training-powerpoint-for-mac-2011-basics-RZ103796258.aspx?CTT=5&origin=HA103528343

3.  Then complete the Power point tutorial by clicking on this link:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/mac-powerpoint-help/powerpoint-for-mac-2011-basics-RZ103895020.aspx?CTT=5&origin=HA103528343

What makes a "good" Powerpoint Presentation?

Comment on this post with your ideas (8-10) that you think are important for a successful Powerpoint Presentation.

Evaluating data using excel

After data collection

After you have collected the data:

1. Use your knowledge of formulas to figure out the totals at the bottom of the spreadsheet.

2.  Create a graph or chart comparing the totals of the 3 restaurants.

3.    Visit the US dept of Agriculture to find out more healthy eating guidelines:  http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/Publications/DietaryGuidelines/2010/PolicyDoc/ExecSumm.pdf .  Feel free to check out some of the tools to use to track calories and nutrition.

4.  Using Microsoft word, type a three paragraph report about your findings.

  a.  Paragraph 1- Introduction including which restaurants you chose and the items on your menu.

  b.  Paragraph 2- Summarize your findings about your meal including number of calories, percentage of fat, etc.  Add your chart to further demonstrate your findings.

  c.  Paragraph 3- Use the information from the Dept of Agriculture to evaluate your meal.  How does your percentage of fat compare to the percentage recommended? What about other guidelines like eating fruits and vegetables.  Have your planned a healthy meal? WHat changes might you make in your meal to make it healthier?

  d.  Paragraph 4- Using all the information provided, please inform us what meal you would choose and why.

Excel Nutrition Info-Part 1

Today, use the chart I sent to you  to obtain nutritional facts on 3 fast food restaurants of like foods.  Complete the nutritional facts on a typical meal you might purchase from one of the fast food restaurants.

Example
McDonalds Big Mac, Large Fries, Milkshake
Burger King Whopper, Large fries, milkshake
Wendy's double cheeseburger, large fries, milkshake


You can go to each restaurant's site indiviudally or you can try www.nutritiondata.com .