PowerPoint – INFT 102

CG • Section 8WK • 11/08/2019 to 04/16/2020 • Modified 09/05/2023

Course Description

An introduction to the basics of Microsoft PowerPoint which includes creating and editing presentations, slide design, layout, transitions and animation. Topics including tables, pictures, Word Art and charts will be included in the course.

For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog.

Rationale

This course is designed to offer the student a hands-on introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint concepts and applications. The course will assist in fulfilling institutional aims through integrating university level computer competencies.

Course Assignment

Textbook readings and lecture presentations

Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussion: Presenting Ourselves to God

The discussion is a collaborative learning experience. Therefore, the student is required to provide a thread in response to the provided prompt. The thread must be 250 words and demonstrate course-related knowledge. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to 2 other classmates’ threads. Each reply must be 100 words.

Training Assignments (7)

The student will complete the training assignments in SAM. The training assignments are online simulations which allow the student to learn skills in PowerPoint. The training includes learning aids which explain how to perform the skills. The student will complete the questions in the assignments by showing the skill in SAM. The student will have unlimited attempts when completing the training assignments.

SAM Project Assignments (6)

Capstone Project Assignment

The student will download instructions and files from SAM for the assignment. Once the student has completed the assignment, the student will upload the file into SAM. The assignment will be automatically graded upon submission to SAM. The student will be allowed 3 attempts to upload the assignment to improve the score.

Quizzes (4)

Each quiz will cover the Learn material for the modules in which it is assigned. Each quiz will be open-book/open-notes, and will contain simulation questions, and have a 1-hour time limit. The student will be allowed 3 attempts per question and 1 attempt per quiz.

Final Project: Ministry Presentation Assignment

The student will select a ministry and develop a PowerPoint presentation demonstrating the skills and techniques learned throughout the course.

Quiz: Comprehensive Review

The final Quiz is cumulative and will cover Learn material for the entire course. The quiz will be open-book/open-notes, and will contain simulation questions, and have a 2-hour time limit. The student will be allowed 3 attempts per question.