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Throughout your academic studies and possibly throughout your future career, you will be required to do presentations. One of the most common tools for professional presentation is PowerPoint.<\/p>\n\n

This assignment will give you an opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge of and ability to use the various features of PowerPoint, while also demonstrating your presentation skills.<\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"},"subContentId":"38e56b76-23e2-4dcd-91c9-374e3cf26cf1"},"title":"Purpose (Why am I doing this?)"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"

In addition, this assignment will help you meet the following:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n

Program Learning Outcomes:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n

Work independently and collaboratively in groups;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Apply functional language skills in a variety of Canadian social situations. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Essential Employability Skills Outcomes:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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Interact with others in groups or teams in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Course Learning Outcomes:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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Support opinions with simple reasons;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Utilize digital media to appropriately communicate a viewpoint;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Present an academic or professional topic<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Practice intonation, sentence stress, and rhythm for presentations<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Course Content:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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Communication strategies<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Intonation patterns<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Sentence stress and rhythm<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Digital media<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"},"subContentId":"fbfbf124-6fd2-4776-9a9a-f7dffe0d7323"},"title":"Outcomes to be Achieved"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"
You will do 3 separate assignments that are related and that connect content.<\/p>\n\n
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Language Adventure: Background and Beginnings (15%)<\/span><\/span>\n\n\t
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3+ slides that introduce you to the audience and explains your language-learning journey so far.<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t
Due: Thurs., Feb. 17\/22; 11:59 p.m.<\/span><\/li>\n\t<\/ul>\n\t<\/li>\n\t
Language Adventure: Anecdotes and Advice (15%)\n\t
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3+ slides that include a story about a key experience and advice for other language learners.<\/li>\n\t\t
Due: Thurs., Feb. 24\/22; 11:59 p.m.<\/li>\n\t<\/ul>\n\t<\/li>\n\t
Language Adventure: Presentation (15%)\n\t
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A presentation of the information from the previous two assignments in one production of 5-7 minutes.<\/li>\n\t\t
In Class: <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Fri., Feb. 25\/22<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t<\/ul>\n\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"},"subContentId":"dd8e3895-5b2b-4eef-975b-b1a9f69acd9d"},"title":"Overall Project"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"
For this assignment, you will create a PowerPoint presentation that highlights an introduction to yourself and your language-learning journey so far. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"},"subContentId":"1a71397b-ef8e-425a-8ca6-51928437ada3"},"title":"Task \u2013 Background and Beginnings Assignment (What do I have to do this week?)"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"
The questions below should be used guide your content but should not be answered directly.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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Where are you from\/where did you grow up?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
In your experience, how is Canada different from your country? How is it similar? <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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How many languages do you know?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
How long have you been learning English?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Which skills is\/are easiest for you \u2013 speaking, listening, reading, or writing?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
What kinds of things do you do outside of classes to help learn English?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Why did you choose to study the English language in Canada? Why Ontario? Why Georgian College? <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
What else would you like to share about your language-learning journey so far?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"},"subContentId":"35c73134-bd00-4dd3-8b24-e5b94a3d582c"},"title":"Guiding Questions"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"
Using your ideas from above, create a set of PowerPoint slides. You may use as many slides as you wish, but this part of your presentation must include the following:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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Content based on guiding questions<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
A title slide<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Text with bullet points<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
At least 4 images, with source referencing<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
At least 3 background changes<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
At least 2 links to related websites<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Enhancement using space, colour and design<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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Remember to:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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Add your name and date to the document<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Edit your work. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n\t
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It is recommended that you leave enough time to make an appointment with the Language Help Centre for this part (<\/span>languagehelpcentre@georgiancollege.ca<\/span><\/a>). <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t<\/ul>\n\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"},"subContentId":"c86d3b41-2787-41ce-bd12-608deddf309f"},"title":"Developing Your PowerPoint Slides"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"
When you are finished, ensure that your PowerPoint is saved to your OneDrive files. Then, create a shareable link, choosing the \u2018people in Georgian College with the link\u2019 option.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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Instructions for how to create a shareable link can be found in the assignment folder.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Email the shareable link it to <\/span>donna.naylor@georgiancollege.ca<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"},"subContentId":"1a69ea6a-6c39-4157-a785-7be4cb815462"},"title":"Submission (How do I hand it in?)"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"
This assignment is worth 15% of your final grade and will be marked using this rubric<\/a>. Please review the rubric to be sure you are meeting all requirements.<\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"},"subContentId":"e3fe867b-596b-4c94-844f-959f25ce9c2e"},"title":"Assessment (How will I be marked?)"}],"hTag":"h2"}

Background and Beginnings: Language Adventure Assignment – Presenting with PowerPoint

Donna Naylor