Extensions

In this extension, you will add speaker notes to the slide deck you created.

Each slide has a space on the bottom for you to create speaker notes if you wish.

When you are giving a presentation, it will be more interesting if you don’t simply read your slides.

Also, you might want to add more information than what is already on each slide.

Use the speaker notes to remind yourself of additional important points you want to make when you are in your meeting.

These notes can only be seen by you when you are giving the presentation.

The person you are meeting with cannot see them when they are viewing the slides.

To begin adding speaker notes, sign in to your Google account and go back to your original project.

Make a copy of your project and rename it.

You will make changes to this new copy and compare it with the original project.

First, look at the elevator pitch you created in the lesson.

Decide if there is anything additional you want to say when you give your presentation.

Type in your speaker notes to remind yourself of those important points so you don’t forget them.

Now, do the same thing for the other slides.

Decide on what additional points you want to say about your education, experience, activities, and accomplishments.

Be sure each point you make adds to what is already on the slides.

For example, if your slide says that you are on the soccer team, your speaker notes can add details like the years you played and if you have future plans in the sport.

When you’re finished writing your speaker notes, scroll through your presentation and rehearse how you will give it.

The goal is to talk about what is on each slide while providing additional information from the speaker notes.

Now, it’s your turn: Write speaker notes on your first slide to give additional information about your elevator pitch, And create speaker notes for the remaining slides as well.

In this extension, you will turn your presentation into a professional slideshow.

You will then share your presentation through a shareable link or embed it into a website.

To create a slideshow, you will add transitions to your presentation.

“Transitions” determine how one slide changes into the next one when you play your presentation.

They can make your presentation appear more polished and engaging for your audience.

To begin, sign in to your Google account and go back to your original project.

There are many different options you can choose from to transition between slides, Such as Fade, Slide from right, And Flip.

Choose the transition that best fits your slides and your presentation’s audience.

If you are introducing yourself to a potential employer, the transition should be professional and not distract from the information you are presenting.

Now, adjust the speed of the transition.

Once you’ve chosen a transition effect and speed, view your presentation as a slideshow in Present mode.

Exit the mode when you’re finished reviewing or giving your presentation.

Now that you’ve created your presentation, you might decide to share it on your blog or through email.

Embedding a presentation into a website makes it part of the site.

Anyone with access to the site can see your presentation, so be careful when deciding to use this option.

Choose whether you would like to start the slideshow as soon as someone loads your site and start it over when it is finished.

After you publish, you’ll see an embeddable code that you can copy and paste to your website.

You can also create a link that allows you to share your presentation through email or social media.

Selecting Publish will create a link that you can share with anyone you wish.

Only people with that link will be able to see your presentation.

Now, it’s your turn: Add transitions between slides, Adjust the speed of the transitions, View the presentation in Present mode, And decide whether to embed your presentation into a website or create a shareable link.

In this extension, you will change the look of your slides using different themes, fonts, and colors.

Experimenting with different styles helps you make sure that your presentation looks exactly the way you want it to.

Depending on your audience, you may want to make your presentation look more formal for a professional meeting or more casual if you’re applying for a fun summer job.

To begin creating a formal version, sign in to your Google account and go back to your original project.

Make a copy of your project and rename it.

You will make changes to this new copy and compare it with the original project.

A professional theme provides a polished background to your presentation.

Themes like this work well in job settings and other areas where you need to make a professional impression.

You can also switch the text to a more professional font, such as Times New Roman.

This font is often used when creating formal documents like resumes.

Change the formatting of the text to make it stand out and easy to read.

Do the same with any other text on the slide.

If you’d like, change the background color of your deck’s theme.

Now, on the second slide, change the formatting of the text to a professional font, size, and color.

Do the same on the third slide.

Now, think about how you could change your original presentation so it could fit in a more casual setting, such as interviewing for a volunteer position at a summer children’s camp.

Go back to your original project and make a copy of it.

Rename it.

Complete all the steps you just went through for the formal version, but think about how you could add more creativity and fun to this one.

Choose a fun theme, And an eye-catching background.

Select a casual font that stands out and format the text.

Do the same for the second slide, And also the third.

You have now created two very different versions of the same project.

Both provide the same information but are intended for different audiences.

Now, it’s your turn: Change the theme, text formatting, and colors to create a formal version of the project, And do the same for a casual version.