CAWT 165 - Microsoft Office PowerPoint - Regina (Gina) Roscigno

Course:	Microsoft Office PowerPoint
Professor:	Regina (Gina) Roscigno
Email:	gina.roscigno@canyons.edu
Format:	Online
Course Length:	Applies to All Course Lengths

Introduction

Welcome!

I am Regina Roscigno; but everyone calls me Gina. I will be your instructor for this learning experience called distance learning. I have been teaching at College of the Canyons for over fifteen years, both in the CAWT Department and for Continuing Education. I look forward to getting to know you throughout the semester.

Online classes demand time and discipline. I suggest you set aside the same time each day to login to Canvas and work on your assignments. All the information you need to succeed in this course will be found on Canvas in Modules. Take the time to read all the posted materials.

Course Description

Provides an in-depth study of presentation fundamentals, using Microsoft PowerPoint software to create slide presentations incorporating templates, images, typography, screen transitions, sound, and animation. Examines how to create dynamic slides, and develop slide shows based on business topics. Designed as preparation for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification Core and Expert exams in PowerPoint.

What to Expect in this Course

This course covers 8 Modules in the textbook. There will be 3 or 4 Projects to complete and submit for each module, as well as one Task-Based Exam for each module. There is also a Final Presentation to submit.

PowerPoint Module 1

Create a blank presentation
Select and change a document theme
Create a title slide and a text slide with a multilevel bulleted list
Add new slides and change slide layouts
Change font size and color
Bold, italicize, and underline text
Insert pictures into slides with and without content placeholders
Move and resize pictures
Arrange slides
Change theme colors
Check spelling
Review a presentation in different views
Enter slide notes
Save a presentation
Print a presentation

PowerPoint Module 2

Search for and download an online theme
Insert a symbol
Insert a hyperlink
Convert text to SmartArt
Edit and format SmartArt text
Insert and resize a shape
Apply effects to a shape
Add text to a shape
Apply a shape style
Insert a picture as a shape fill
Move an object using grids, guides, and the ruler
Merge shapes
Add a footer
Add a slide transition and change effect options

PowerPoint Module 3

Insert a chart and enter data
Change a chart style
Insert a table and enter data
Apply a table style
Insert a text box
Change text box defaults and apply preset effects
Reuse slides from another presentation
Insert a picture without using a content placeholder
Crop a picture
Change a picture color tone and softness
Convert text to WordArt
Change WordArt style, fill and outline
Animate text and change options
Insert video

PowerPoint Module 4

Apply slide and font themes to a slide master
Change a slide master background
Add a background style and graphic to a slide master
Add and format a placeholder into a slide layout
Change the theme variant
Change the slide background to a pattern, texture, or gradient fill
Inspect and protect a presentation
Highlight text and use a pen and pointer during a slide show
Rehearse slide timings

PowerPoint Module 5

Combine (merge) PowerPoint files
Accept and reject a reviewer’s proposed changes
Delete, reply to, and insert comments
Change line and paragraph spacing
Apply picture and artistic effects
Change bullets to pictures and symbols and add effects
Animate slide content
Use the Animation Painter and Format Painter
Add motion paths for animations
Control animation timing
Create and manage sections
Insert zoom links

PowerPoint Module 6

Insert slides from an outline
Embed and edit a file
Insert an object from a file
Draw and format a table
Resize, split, and distribute table columns and rows
Insert and edit a linked Excel worksheet
Switch chart rows and columns
Change a chart type and layout
Apply effects to chart elements
Edit chart data
Add a link to a file
Navigate between slides in Reading and Outline views

PowerPoint Module 7

Insert and edit an audio clip
Insert and edit a video clip
Insert a SmartArt graphic
Add pictures into a SmartArt shape
Change the SmartArt color
Move SmartArt shapes up and down
Promote and demote SmartArt shapes
Remove a picture background
Change picture brightness, contrast, and color saturation
Insert a hyperlink and action button
Save a presentation as a PDF

PowerPoint Module 8

Create a custom slide sow
Save a slide as a picture
Create handouts by exporting to Word
Record slide timings and narration
Save a presentation as a PowerPoint show
Check a presentation for compatibility and accessibility
Encrypt a presentation with a password
Print handouts and notes
Create and edit a photo album
Change slide orientation and resolution
Insert a summary zoom slide

Types of Assessments

Students will create PowerPoint Presentations using files downloaded from the Cengage Unlimited Subscription Online Program known as SAM, and files they create using the latest MS Office Programs.
Exams will be given using the SAM Program.
Final Presentation: Be prepared to be creative as you complete a unique challenge.

Textbook Information

Textbook Title: Cengage Unlimited –1 term subscription - Includes E-Book and MindTap/SAM Program
Instant Access Code - ISBN: 9780357700006

Other Relevant Course Information

Technology Requirements:

Cengage Unlimited MindTap account which includes access to the SAM Program and the E-Book.
Regular access to a reliable computer with stable, high-speed internet connection.
Internet browser(Chrome or FireFox)
Microsoft Office 365 with PowerPoint, Excel, Access, and Word for Windows - FREE DOWNLOAD AVAILABLE FROM COC
Adobe Acrobat Reader: You need to be able to open, print, and save PDF files. To view PDF files, you should have a current version of the free Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer.
School email address.

NOTE: Students must use Windows with Microsoft Office 365/2019 or 2021 to successfully complete the assignments for this course.

MAC COMPUTERS MUST HAVE MS WINDOWS AND MS OFFICE 365 FOR WINDOWS INSTALLED.

Additional Resources

Canvas

This course can be accessed on the first day of class via Canvas at https://coc.instructure.com. Log into Canvas using your CanyonsID single sign-on:

CanyonsID Username is your COC student email address (Ex: username@my.canyons.edu)
CanyonsID Password is your COC student email password

Please visit the Get to Know Your Online Classroom page for help logging into Canvas and for tips on using Canvas and Zoom. Canvas Chat Support is also available 24/7 for any Canvas related issues.

Online Education

Check out the Online Education website for more information on a variety of topics that can help you be a successful online student such as: exam proctoring, learning styles, computer skills, and tips for student success. If this is your first online course, feel free to take our online learning readiness assessment to assess your skills.

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Last updated: 05/11/2023 Sub#: 906