Week 10 & 11: All Sessions
Using productivity applications (multimedia presentations,
Microsoft PowerPoint, OpenOffice.org Impress)
1. General Introduction to Multimedia Applications:
Definition:
Multimedia applications integrate various forms of media such as text, graphics, audio, video, and
animations into a cohesive presentation.
Purpose:
Used for conveying information in an engaging and dynamic way.
Ideal for presentations, educational materials, and marketing.
2. Creating, Saving, and Opening Presentations:
Creating a New Presentation:
Open the application and click on "New Presentation" or use a shortcut.
Choose a blank presentation or a template.
Saving and Opening:
Save: Click on "Save" or "Save As," select a location, and provide a filename.
Open: Click on "Open," navigate to the file location, and select the desired presentation
file.
3. Viewing and Working with Slides:
Slide View Options:
Normal view for editing, Slide Sorter for overview, and Slide Show for presentation.
Navigating Slides:
Use the slide sorter, slide thumbnails, or slide navigator to move between slides.
4. Building Presentations:
Adding Slides:
Click on "New Slide" or use a shortcut to add a new slide.
Choose a layout for the new slide.
Moving/Sorting Slides:
Drag and drop slides in the slide sorter to change their order.
Duplicating Slides:
Right-click on a slide and select "Duplicate" to create a copy.
5. Making Slides Look Good:
Applying Templates:
Choose a predefined template for a consistent and professional look.
Customize fonts, colors, and layouts within the template.
Changing Color Scheme:
Modify the color scheme to match the theme or corporate colors.
Slide Layout:
Adjust the layout of a slide to accommodate different content types (text, images, charts).
Background:
Modify the background of slides to enhance visual appeal.
Add images, patterns, or solid colors to the background.
6. Adding Pictures and Artistic Effects:
Inserting Pictures:
Click on "Insert" and select "Pictures" to add images to slides.
Adjust the size and position of pictures as needed.
Compressing Pictures:
Use the "Compress Pictures" option to reduce the file size of images without significant
quality loss.
Applying Borders to Pictures and Objects:
Select the picture or object.
Go to the "Format" tab and choose "Picture Border" to add borders.
Adding 3D Effects:
Use the "3D Format" options to add depth and perspective to shapes and objects.
7. Adding Sound, Movies, and Links:
Adding Sound:
Click on "Insert" and select "Audio" to add sound.
Adjust playback options and set volume.
Adding Movies:
Use "Insert" > "Video" to embed videos into slides.
Adjust playback settings and size.
Adding Links:
Highlight text or object, right-click, and choose "Hyperlink" to link to websites, other
slides, or documents.
8. Adding Animations and Special Effects:
Applying Slide Transition:
Choose a transition effect between slides from the "Transition" tab.
Customizing Animations:
Select an object, go to the "Animations" tab, and choose an animation effect.
Customize animation settings like duration and delay.
Adding Action Buttons:
Insert action buttons to trigger specific actions (go to the next slide, play sound, etc.).
Turning Off Animations:
Remove or adjust animations by selecting the object and choosing "None" or "Remove
Animation."
9. Setting Up and Playing Presentations:
Printing Presentations:
Use the "File" menu and select "Print" to print handouts, notes, or slides.
Setting Time for Slides:
Customize slide timings for automatic advancement during a presentation.
10. Using Multimedia to Create Presentations:
School Profile Presentation:
Include information about the school's history, mission, achievements, and facilities.
Lesson Presentation:
Structure slides with lesson objectives, content, and interactive elements.
Action Plans Presentation:
Outline goals, steps, and timelines with visual aids and charts.
Assignment Presentation:
Present assignment details, instructions, and expectations using multimedia elements.
