Introduction to Presentation… · JHS1 Computing

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B7.2.2.1.1 - Explain the importance of presentation software

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define presentation software in their own words and give at least one example of where it is used.
State at least four benefits of using presentation software over traditional methods like chalkboards or flip charts.
Identify and name at least three common presentation software packages, including MS-PowerPoint, Google Slides and Keynote.
Explain how presentation software helps a presenter organise information for a specific audience.
Match an appropriate presentation software package to a given scenario (e.g. school project, business meeting, church announcement).

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Curriculum details

Strand: Productivity Software (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Introduction to Presentation Software (2.2)
Content standard: B7.2.2.1 - Demonstrate how to use Microsoft PowerPoint (Editing): Introduction to PowerPoint.
Indicator: B7.2.2.1.1 - Explain the importance of presentation software
Suggested placement: Term 2, Week 4 (Week 16 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: Computing, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 11
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Discuss the meaning of presentation software.
2. Discuss the benefits of using presentation software.
3. Brainstorm to elicit the names of some common presentation software packages (e.g. MS-PowerPoint, Corel Presentation, Adobe persuasion, Google Slides, Keynotes etc.)