Unit 09. Presenting to others – I’m a guest speaker

This unit is planned but development has not yet started. Our plans may change in the future as we continue to review our scheme of learning.

Unit description

Using software to create presentations. Recognising poor design choices and presenting to larger audiences.

Unit career

I’m a corporate trainer

“As a guest speaker, I deliver presentations to audiences. This involves creating engaging content, using visuals effectively, and communicating ideas clearly to audiences. My goal is to inform, inspire, and educate attendees through compelling presentations.”

Key Question

All the activities in this unit enable students to answer the key question:

How do we design clear, consistent, and audience‑friendly presentations that communicate ideas effectively?

Knowledge statements

This is achieved by students studying 4 “Learn-it” lessons, each of which focus on one knowledge statement:

1. Know the core features of presentation software for creating a slideshow.
2. Know how to recognise poor design choices and their impact on the effectiveness of a presentation.
   • E.g. non-contrasting colours and stretched images.
3. Know how to create master slides and design templates for consistency between slides.
4. Know how to present information in a way that is suitable for audiences.
   • E.g. using larger fonts and bullet points.
   • E.g. animations to control the delivery of information and slide transitions to add interest.

What is included in this unit?

• Teacher guide providing a detailed overview of the unit.
• 6 Lesson folders:
  • 4 “Learn-it” lessons with a teacher PowerPoint and student workbook.
  • 1 “Make-it” lesson with assessment materials for teachers and students.
  • 1 “Review-it” lesson with an end of topic MCQ test, assessment grid, peer assessment and self-reflection.
• Any additional resources and materials needed for the activities are provided in the lesson folders.
• 6 detailed lesson plans explaining how to teach the 3 lesson phases.
• Extension activities with model answers.
• 3 independent homework question sheets supported by 3 online videos hosted on Tella.