PowerPoint Assignment

20 Practical Tasks

Complete the following tasks using Microsoft PowerPoint. Each task will help you improve your skills in creating and designing effective presentations.

• Create a Presentation:

  Create a new PowerPoint presentation with at least 5 slides on the topic of “Importance of Technology in Education.”

  Example: Open PowerPoint, create a new blank presentation, and add content for each slide covering the given topic.
• Add a Theme:

  Apply a theme to your presentation to give it a professional look.

  Example: Go to the Design tab and select a theme that matches the topic of your presentation.
• Insert a SmartArt Diagram:

  Create a SmartArt diagram on one of the slides to represent a process or hierarchy.

  Example: Go to the Insert tab, click on SmartArt, and select an appropriate diagram.
• Use Slide Transitions:

  Apply different slide transitions to each slide.

  Example: Go to the Transitions tab, choose a transition for each slide, and adjust the settings if necessary.
• Insert Images:

  Add relevant images to each slide to make the presentation visually engaging.

  Example: Use the Insert tab to add images from your computer or an online source.
• Embed a Video:

  Insert a video into one of the slides to support your presentation content.

  Example: Go to the Insert tab, click Video, and select a video file from your computer.
• Use Bullet Points:

  Add bullet points to at least one slide to present key points concisely.

  Example: Go to the Home tab and use the bullet list feature to organize information.
• Create a Table:

  Insert a table to compare data on one of the slides.

  Example: Go to the Insert tab, click Table, and choose the number of rows and columns you need.
• Add Speaker Notes:

  Write speaker notes for each slide to guide you during the presentation.

  Example: In Normal view, use the Notes section under each slide to add detailed speaker notes.
• Insert a Chart:

  Create a chart to visually represent statistical data in your presentation.

  Example: Go to the Insert tab, click Chart, and select a suitable chart type (e.g., pie chart, bar chart).
• Set Up Slide Show:

  Configure your slide show to advance automatically after 5 seconds on each slide.

  Example: Go to the Slide Show tab and use the Set Up Slide Show options.
• Use Slide Master:

  Edit the slide master to create a consistent layout for your presentation.

  Example: Go to the View tab, click Slide Master, and modify the layout.
• Apply Animations:

  Use animations to add dynamic effects to the text and images on each slide.

  Example: Go to the Animations tab and choose an animation for each element.
• Insert Hyperlinks:

  Add hyperlinks to external websites or other slides in the presentation.

  Example: Select the text or object, go to the Insert tab, click Link, and add the hyperlink.
• Use Presenter View:

  Practice using Presenter View to see your notes while delivering the presentation.

  Example: Go to the Slide Show tab, check Use Presenter View, and run your presentation.
• Record a Slide Show:

  Record a narration while presenting the slides and save the recording.

  Example: Go to the Slide Show tab, click Record Slide Show, and start recording.
• Create a Custom Slide Show:

  Create a custom slide show with selected slides from your presentation.

  Example: Go to the Slide Show tab, click Custom Slide Show, and select the slides.
• Use Sections to Organize Slides:

  Divide your slides into sections to organize the content better.

  Example: Right-click between slides in the slide sorter view and choose Add Section.
• Save as PDF:

  Export your PowerPoint presentation as a PDF file.

  Example: Go to File > Save As and select PDF from the file format options.