Networks

Overview

You will research and learn more about how Networks work and then prepare a lesson to teach an elementary 5th grade class.

The lessons will be based off the Network Playlist on YT. There are six videos and you must click the next video icon at the bottom left of the page. Choose a partner and a video part to cover from the Network Playlist and signup.

Example

PowerPoint

You will use PowerPoint to teach this lesson and will draw like he does on the slides. Add new slides according to each subtopic of your video and type a short title to describe it. This will also help you remember what you will be covering. You do not need a first title slide and do not introduce yourself or thank them for watching since it will be a continuous video once we compile all of the videos.

Content

The concepts can be difficult to understand at times which is why I divided the parts into small sections to cover. Research the content that is covered in your part so you fully understand it and can explain it in simple terms to a 5th grader. If it is obvious you are simply reading a script you will be asked to do it again and minor points deducted. Make sure you use energy, humor, and your explanations are smooth.

After you have conducted your research and you understand the topic, write a summary in your words (as you were talking to a 5th grader) an explanation of your content. Divide the summary into small little paragraphs based on similar content. Then using bullets below your summary, write three key questions and answers to your content. Post that summary to your posterous and also to the Network Summary Doc.

Setup

When you setup your PowerPoint, first go to File > Page Setup and change the slide size to On-Screen Show 16:10.

Use the following slide layout for all of your slides

Use the default font for your titles and white background. If you are not good at drawing, you may insert photos or drawings you previously made but they have to have a white background and you still have to draw somethings on the slide in order to explain the process.

After you have rehearsed what you are going to say and draw, start recording the screen using Quicktime. Choose the following settings:

Then go to your PowerPoint presentation and go to slide show view. Then enable the pen and choose any color that shows clearly and is not light.

Begin your presentation and remember to have energy, add humor, and be smooth. After you have made your presentation, stop the Quicktime recording. If you made mistakes and you need to edit your video or piece clips together, do so in iMovie and when you import the video, choose optimize video at Large and move files.

Post

Upload the video to your YT account and post the link to posterous. Title the YT video one of the main content ideas but it should not be the same as your partner. I will then view it and comment to let you know if it is finished.