Tools for presenting information
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can identify, evaluate and effectively use various digital tools to create and deliver engaging presentations.
Key learning points
- Presentation software is specifically designed to help users create and display slides or visual content for audiences.
- Pre-designed layouts help ensure visual consistency and professionalism.
- Options like captioning, alt text and screen reader support make presentations more inclusive.
- Presentation skills involve speaking clearly, maintaining eye contact with the audience and using slides to support you.
Keywords
Presentation - a talk that conveys information from the speaker to the audience
Audience - a group of people for whom the prepared media is intended
Theme - a set of consistent style features
Layout - the way something is arranged
Common misconception
When delivering a presentation you should read the slides out word for word.
Simply reading out the slides can disengage the audience and mean that your message can become lost.
Teacher tip
This lesson involves pupils delivering their presentations. You may want to get pupils to deliver this in front of the whole class or group students into smaller groups where they can present to each other.
Equipment
Pupils will need access to a device with presentation software.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match each keyword to its definition:
shows work completed over time
planning a time for something
visualises tasks moving through stages
tool for planning events and reminders
Q2.Arrange the steps for managing a project using task management software:
Q3.Name a tool that allows users to move tasks between stages like “to do” and “done”.
Q4.Which tool uses horizontal lines to show work completed over time?
Q5.What is the benefit of using scheduling tools?
Q6.Which tool can often be synced with project management tools?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the main purpose of presentation software?
Q2.What is the group of people watching a presentation called?
Q3.Why are pre-designed layouts useful in presentations?
Q4.Which feature helps make presentations more accessible?
Q5.Match each feature to its purpose:
describes images for accessibility
ensures visual consistency
helps those with hearing impairments
engages the audience
Q6.Which statement best describes why you should NOT read your slides word for word during a presentation?
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