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How to make presentation slides

est. 60 min

 💡 After this training:

  • The learner is able to create and edit presentation slides.

👀 How to coordinate this training:


1. Explain and demonstrate

Watch the video, or you can demonstrate the presentation program of your choice using the list of features. The videos and the list of features to go through for demonstrations help you plan how to explain them step-by-step.

2. Discussion questions and check everyone's answers together.

Discuss the following topics together:

  • Have you used the presentation program? What have you used it for?

  • For what purpose can the presentation program be used?

  • What makes a good presentation?

  • What kind of images can be used in the presentation? Which photos do I need to ask permission for? 

3. Make a presentation together

Make a presentation about a topic of your choice. Alternatively, the assignment can be done with subjects related to job search and the type of jobs learners are looking for, or subjects chosen by the learners themselves (e.g. film, music, hobby, city, animal, plant, food, etc.). Check the instructions for the exercise below as an example.

4. Additional exercise

Use a cloud service like Google Drive or OneDrive, create a folder, and move the document to it. Share the document with the trainer. Watch the video on how to use Google Drive or Beginner's Guide to OneDrive for Windows to demonstrate it on your computer.



Materials needed:

Computer 💻

Mobile phone 📲

Account for presentation slide applications



✨ Digital skills training about using presentation slides



PowerPoint


Video language 🇬🇧


Materials in Finnish 🇫🇮

Video 🇫🇮 PowerPointin perusteet (Osuvat taidot)



Google Slides

Video language 🇬🇧


List of features for demonstration

1. What Are PowerPoint and Google Slides?

  • Tools to make presentations with slides (for lessons, talks, etc.).

  • Google Slides works online; PowerPoint is a program or online.

  • Main parts: menus, slide list, big slide area, notes box.


2. Making and Organizing Slides

  • Start with a blank or ready-made template.

  • Name and save your work (Google saves automatically).

  • Add, move, duplicate, or delete slides.

  • Use layouts like title, text + image, etc.


3. Designing Slides

  • Choose a theme or change the background color.

  • Add and format text: size, color, bold, etc.

  • Arrange pictures, shapes, or text nicely using guides or align tools.


4. Adding Pictures and Info

  • Insert pictures or videos from your computer or the internet.

  • Use shapes, lines, or arrows to highlight things.

  • Add tables or charts for simple data.


5. Adding Animations

  • Add transitions between slides.

  • Use animations to show text or images step by step.

  • Keep it simple—avoid too many effects.


6. Showing Your Slides

  • Start slideshow (press F5 or “Present”).

  • Use arrow keys or spacebar to move slides.

  • Add private notes to help you while presenting.

  • Share or download as PDF or PowerPoint.


7. Working and Saving

  • Google Slides saves continuously if you are online.

  • PowerPoint might need you to click save.

Example of exercise instructions

  1. Create a Title Slide

    Include the topic and your own name.


  1. Add a Slide with Text

    Write three (3) sentences related to the topic.


  1. Add a Slide with an Image

  • Insert one (1) image that you found online.

  • Make sure the image is free to use and that you have permission to use it.

  • On the slide, include information about the image source and its usage rights.


  1. Save Your Presentation

  • Save the file to your computer’s desktop.

  • Use a filename like: PowerPoint-Task-YourName.


  1. Upload and Send Your Presentation

  • Save the presentation to a cloud service (e.g., OneDrive, Google Drive).

  • Also, send the presentation to yourself or to the trainer as an email attachment

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