Note that this project is for PowerPoint 2016 but the concepts are pretty generic and also apply to later versions. Students regularly create presentations using PowerPoint but all too often, have not been shown some of the key features. This pack of 4, one-hour lessons covers: Launching PowerPoint and the Opening Screen Design Themes and Variants Inserting and manipulating items (text, wordart, pictures) Animations Transitions Hyperlinks The final lesson brings it all together, asking students to create a short presentation using all that they have learnt. Let me know if you have any questions or suggestions, and a BIG BIG thanks for looking (as a full time practising teacher, I KNOW how time consuming this process can be). ALL my postings are FULLY “classroom-tested” - before I publish, my lessons are tested by both myself and colleagues, rigorously evaluated and discussed, and continually updated to maximise their effectiveness. But there is always the possibility of error and room for improvement, so do please provide constructive feedback. Teacher/Author: Barrie James

Note that, although these lessons are written specifically for Word 2016, the content is generic and pretty much applies to all subsequent versions of Word. Word processing is a key skill in many walks of life, both business and personal, and Microsoft Word dominates the market. Being able to use this application effectively therefore provides the user with a real advantage. The course comprises 4 one-hour lessons, using a stimulating PowerPoint presentation to introduce each lesson, and includes supporting worksheets to accompany the lessons. A first look at word processing and Microsoft Word (including tips on selecting text, navigating, deleting text and using the Clipboard) Formatting Fonts and Paragraphs Inserting and formatting images Free exploration Let me know if you have any questions or suggestions, and a BIG BIG thanks for looking (as a full time practising teacher, I KNOW how time consuming this process can be). ALL my postings are FULLY “classroom-tested” - before I publish, my lessons are tested by both myself and colleagues, rigorously evaluated and discussed, and continually updated to maximise their effectiveness. But there is always the possibility of error and room for improvement, so do please provide constructive feedback.