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INTRODUCTION TO
PRESENTATION SOFTWARE
USING POWER POINT
KAZIBA STEPHEN
Learning outcome
■ By the end of this lesson you should be able to collaborate with others to develop
and deliver a presentation using online and offline tools.
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What is a Presentation
■ A presentation conveys information from a speaker to an
audience.
■ Presentations are typically:
– demonstrations,
– introduction,
– lecture, or
– speech meant to inform, persuade, inspire, motivate,
build goodwill, or present a new idea/product.
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Presentation Software
■ Presentation software is category of application
software that is specifically designed to allow users to
create a presentation on particular ideas/topics to a
large audience.
■ Presentation software combines text, images and
audio/video together.
■ Presentation software is also known as a presentation
program.
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Examples of Presentation Software Programs;
Microsoft PowerPoint Hewlett Packard Bruno
Corel Presentations (Software)
Google Slides (Google Kingsoft Presentation
Workspace) IBM Lotus Freelance
CustomShow Grapics
Harvard Graphics LibreOffice.org Impress
SlideRocket
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Application Areas;
Presentation software can be used in many areas including:
Professional (work related)
Education
Entertainment
General communication
Presentations supplement older visual aid technology such as
Pamphlets flip charts
Hand-outs Posters
Chalkboards Overhead transparencies
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Cloud-Based Tools
What are cloud based Why Use Cloud-Based
Tools? Tools?
■ Definition: Tools that are accessible ■ Access from anywhere
via the internet and do not require
installation on a local device. ■ Real-time collaboration
■ Examples: Google Slides, Microsoft ■ No risk of data loss due to local
PowerPoint Online, Canva storage issues
■ Benefits: Accessibility, ■ Seamless sharing and publishing
collaboration, storage, and
automatic updates
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Tips for Getting Started
■ Create an account on Google, Microsoft, or Canva
■ Explore templates for easy use
■ Try collaborating with a peer
■ Practice creating and sharing a short presentation
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Activity: Creating a PowerPoint Using
Google Slides
■ Instructions: ■ Customise Your Slides
■ Log in to your Google Account – Add text, images, shapes, or icons
(If you don’t have one, create it at
https://accounts.google.com) – Explore layout and transition features
■ Open Google Slides – Make it visually appealing
Visit https://slides.google.com
■ Share Your Presentation
■ Create a New Presentation
– Click Share
– Click on the + Blank button
– Choose a theme for your presentation – Set permissions (e.g., “Anyone with
the link can view”)
■ Create a 4-Slide Presentation on a Topic of Your Choice
– Copy the link and submit to the
– Slide 1: Title Slide (Include your name and title of trainer/teacher
presentation)
– Slide 2: Brief introduction to your topic
– Slide 3: Add one or two main points with visuals
(image, chart, or diagram)
– Slide 4: Conclusion or call to action
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Video conferencing tools
Video conferencing tools are online platforms that enable real-time communication using
video, audio, and chat — ideal for virtual meetings, classes, and collaborations
Examples of Common Tools:
Tool Key Features Common Uses
Breakout rooms, screen sharing, Webinars, online classes,
Zoom
recording meetings
Chat + video, integrates with Team collaboration, school
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft 365 projects
Easy Google integration, screen Virtual classes, small team
Google Meet
sharing meetings
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Activity: Creating a Digital Presentation
on Mental Health in Schools
Scenario:
Many children in schools today are silently struggling with mental health issues such as
stress, anxiety, loneliness, and low self-esteem. As a student who understands the pressures
of school life, you’ve been invited to share your experiences and raise awareness during a
school wellness week. Your task is to create a digital presentation to help other students
understand mental health and how to seek support.
Task
Create a PowerPoint-style presentation using cloud-based tools (Google Slides) to share a
message on mental health in schools.
NOTE : Not morethan 6 slides should be created. Add [email protected] as an
editior
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