Module 2, Session 6
Activity 1

Introduce Yourself to the Class: All About Me

A Quick and Simple Introduction to PowerPoint

  1. Pull down File menu. Select “New.”
  2. Click on “Presentation Designs.” Select the design you want (scroll through options).
  3. Click on layout you prefer. (I suggest clip art and text, for flexibility and ease).
  4. Pull down “Insert” and select “New Slide.”
  5. Type in the title: Introducing....(fill in your name).
  6. Double click on clip art icon, scroll through list, select something that illustrates some part of your personality, hobbies, or attributes.
  7. Pull down “Insert” menu and select “New Slide.” Using text and clipart or photos, continue to add slides to highlight things we should know about you.
  8. Save your PowerPoint presentation.
  9. Pull down “View” and select “Slide Show.” Try out your side show.
  10. Edit your slide show until you are satisfied you have a slide show you’d be proud to share. Save your file to share with the class.

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