1 - Introduction ~5 mins
Welcome
Over ten weeks you plan and give a four-minute talk. Today you set up a folder and storyboard title-only slides.
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Create {{code:Digital_Presentations}} inside {{code:Digital_Portfolio}}
- Say which outline is easier to follow, and why
- Storyboard eight to ten headline titles
Warm-up
Think of the last school talk you heard. Write three words that sum it up (example: clear / rushed / slides).
2 - Your 10-week Journey ~8 mins
Today = {{code:01_storyboard}}. Skim the rest as your map; by week 10 you give the talk.
| Week | Focus | File |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (today) | Topic + title storyboard | {{code:01_storyboard}} |
| 2 | Design three slides | {{code:02_talk_deck}} |
| 3 | Style guide | {{code:03_style_guide}} |
| 4 | Text to visuals | {{code:02_talk_deck}} |
| 5 | Story shape; notes | {{code:05_talk_outline}} |
| 6 | One process slide | {{code:02_talk_deck}} |
| 7 | Rehearse; log | {{code:07_rehearsal_log}} |
| 8 | Captions; readability | {{code:08_accessibility_check}} |
| 9 | Questions; backup | {{code:09_qa_prep}} |
| 10 | Four-minute talk | {{code:10_talk_feedback}} |
3 - Explore: Two Versions of One Talk ~5 mins
Both outlines are the same short talk about a weekend on the Wild Atlantic Way. Read Version A and Version B.
2 minutes alone: on paper, jot one sentence saying which version you would rather sit through and why. Then 1 minute with the person next to you: compare your reasons.
Version A: one crowded outline
Slide 1 title: Wild Atlantic Way
- The Wild Atlantic Way is a driving route along the west coast of Ireland
- It goes from Donegal down to Cork
- You can surf in Bundoran and Lahinch
- Cliffs of Moher are very popular
- Bring a raincoat because it rains a lot
- Food is good in Galway
- It takes more than one day if you stop
- Good for photos and walks
- Busy in summer so book ahead
Version B: one idea per slide
- A weekend on the Wild Atlantic Way changes how you see the west
- The route runs from Donegal to Cork along the Atlantic
- Surf towns like Bundoran and Lahinch suit a first trip
- Most of the rain falls on the west, so pack a coat
- Book summer stops early or you will queue
- Leave with one plan: pick two stops, not ten
4 - Key Concepts ~3 mins
| Concept | Why it matters | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Storyboard: title-only map of the talk | Locks idea order before design | - |
| Headline title: states the point | Listeners get the claim fast | "Most rain falls in the west", not "Rainfall" |
| Slide layout: Title Slide, Section Header, Title Only | Match layout to the slide's job | - |
Layout rule: opening or ending → Title Slide; new section → Section Header; one point → Title Only.
5 - Step-by-step: Set Up Folders ~5 mins
Create {{code:Digital_Presentations}} inside {{code:Digital_Portfolio}} in your school cloud storage. If a label looks slightly different, ask before making a second portfolio folder. Folder fixes are in Common Issues after the next task.
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