Welcome to PDA 188, where you will learn how to make photo-stories using Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint.  Below is an approximate timetable for the class.

 

8:30-8:50 Learning to download fonts from the Internet
8:50-9:30 Setting up a storybook template in Word
9:30-11:00 Creating your own storybook w/teacher assistance
   
11:00-12:00 Lunch
   
12:00-12:20 Learning to download presentation templates from the Internet
12:20-1:45 Setting up a storybook template in PowerPoint
1:45-2:00 Recording sound for use in storybook & inserting into presentation
2:00-3:30 Creating your own storybook w/teacher assistance
   
What do you need to bring to class???
  • Positive Attitude - no one wants to be in school for the summer, but I promise this class won't be too bad or difficult!
  • An idea for your own story to be created in class.  This can be either related to content of a class (for example, you could do a storybook on how the West was won), a biography which would help students get to know you, or a recap of something that has already happened (a vacation, a sports season, etc).
  • Access to pictures for your storybook.  We do have access to a scanner, but it is preferred that your images either come from a digital camera, or some other type of storage media like a flash drive.  You could also find your images from Google or another online image source.
Other Notes:

During our class there will be links above with notes about different sections.  This website will be available on the Unit 5 PDA Tech Resources page in the future if you have questions while creating your own storybooks.