Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v4 - SHS 3
ORGANISING, MANAGING AND PRESENTING INFORMATION USING ESSENTIAL PRODUCTIVITY
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ORGANISING, MANAGING AND PRESENTING INFORMATION USING ESSENTIAL PRODUCTIVITY
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Subject: Ict
Class: SHS 3
Term: 1st Term
Week: 8
Grade code: 3.1.1.LI.2
Strand code: 1
Sub-strand code: 1
Content standard code: 2.2.2.CS.1
Indicator code: 3.1.1.LI.2
Theme: ICTs IN THE SOCIETY
Subtheme: ORGANISING, MANAGING AND PRESENTING INFORMATION USING ESSENTIAL PRODUCTIVITY
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This lesson focuses on mastering presentation software, a critical 21st-century skill. In today's world, whether you are a student, an entrepreneur in Accra, a community health nurse in Tamale, or a farmer in the Volta Region, the ability to present information clearly and persuasively is essential. This lesson moves beyond basic slide creation to explore advanced features like tables, charts, animations, and transitions. These tools transform a simple slideshow into a dynamic and professional presentation that can effectively communicate complex ideas, sell a product, or advocate for change.
This lesson will use Microsoft PowerPoint as the primary example, as it is widely available. However, the principles apply to other presentation software like Google Slides or LibreOffice Impress. 2.1 Developing and Structuring Your Slides
A good presentation is like a good story; it has a beginning, a middle, and an end. Structure: Title Slide: The first slide. It should contain the presentation title, your name, and perhaps your school or class. Introduction/Overview Slide: Tells the audience what you will be talking about. It's like a table of contents. Body Slides: These are the main slides where you present your information, one key idea per slide. Conclusion/Summary Slide: Briefly recaps the main points you have made. Q&A / Thank You Slide: The final slide, inviting questions or thanking the audience. Design and Layout: Themes: Use the Design tab to apply a consistent and professional look (colours, fonts, and effects) to all your slides. Avoid overly distracting or "loud" themes. Layouts: For each new slide, choose an appropriate layout from the Home tab > Layout. Common layouts include 'Title and Content', 'Two Content', or 'Blank'. Using layouts helps keep your presentation organised and easy to read. 2.2 Formatting Tables
Tables are perfect for organising data in rows and columns, making it easy to compare information.
How to Insert a Table: Go to the Insert tab. Click on Table. You can either drag your mouse over the grid to select the number of rows and columns or click Insert Table and type in the numbers.