This document provides an overview and instructions for a Cutting Edge PowerPoint tutorial. The tutorial contains two modules that teach basic and advanced PowerPoint features through short video lessons. Students will learn to effectively design and create PowerPoint presentations. The assessment requires students to apply 80% of the taught features in a final presentation. Additional resources are available to support learning.

1. Cutting Edge PowerPoint
Cutting Edge PowerPoint 2007 includes two modules on the
features within PowerPoint. Each module is stand-alone and
can be advanced in any order.
Latrelle Walker and Nancy Sipes
May 7, 2010
Copyright © 2010 Latrelle Walker and Nancy Sipes

2. Table of Contents
Introduction .................................................................... 3
Objectives and Purpose ................................................... 3
Equipment/Software Requirements ................................ 3
Course Instructions .......................................................... 4
Course Description ........................................................... 5
Resources ......................................................................... 5
Lesson Quick Reference Guides ....................................... 6
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3. Introduction:
1. Target Audience:
This tutorial will be used by current and future Instructional Design Interns (adult
learners) at Fort Leonard Wood. It will be posted on Fort Leonard Wood’s BlackBoard home
page as a course so essentially any Fort Leonard Wood employee will be able to ask for access
to this tutorial.
2. Objectives and Purpose:
a. Students will be capable to prepare effective briefing slides more effectively.
b. Student will be able to identify features (new, basic, and advanced) in PowerPoint 2007.
c. Students will identify components of PowerPoint utilizing the user interface.
d. Students will be able to design, create, save, and publish effective PowerPoint
presentations.
3. Equipment and Software Requirements:
a. Computer or laptop with Microsoft Windows XP or Vista operating system.
b. Monitor, mouse, and keyboard (dual monitors recommended).
c. Internet connection.
d. Flash player.
e. Audio card with speakers or headphones.
Begin Course:
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4. 1. Instructions:
Cutting Edge PowerPoint is divided into two modules. Module one is your novice (basic)
features and module two contains your more intermediate (advanced) features. To begin this
course:
a. Paste the following link into your internet browser.
b. Click the Getting Starting Tab.
c. Click the module you want to begin with; it is recommended that you start at the first
module.
d. Click the lesson you want to begin with; it is recommended you begin with the first
lesson.
e. Follow along with the video presentation. It is recommended that you perform the
tasks in PowerPoint while watching the video.
f. When you are completed with each lesson, click the “next” button.
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5. 2. Course Description:
a. The course consists of two modules (basic and advanced features). Each module consists
of four lessons. The length of each lesson is approximately five minutes. Each module could be
completed in less than two hours.
b. Each module has four navigational buttons: Home, Module One, Module Two, and
Resources. Each lesson has navigational buttons to allow the user to return to the home page,
previous lesson or next lesson. There is no book mark capability within this course.
c. The assessment is your final presentation. You must use 80% of the features
demonstrated within your presentation.
3. Additional Information:
a. The resources tab consists of links to other versions of PowerPoint, a quick guide, a
keystrokes guide, and links to additional tutorials for PowerPoint.
b. If you have difficulties with this course, be sure to check your flash player to ensure it is
current. You can download a free flash player at
http://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/.
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6. Lesson Quick Reference Guides
Lesson One
Powerpoint
Advanced.pdf
Lesson Two
Powerpoint
Components.pdf
Lesson Three
Powerpoint
Finalizing.pdf
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