Extensions

In this extension, you will add transitions between your slides to make your presentation more engaging.

A "transition" is a visual effect that occurs when you go from one slide to the next.

Transitions can help your presentation flow by adding movement and engaging your audience.

To begin, make a copy of your presentation and rename it.

Then, insert a slide before your title slide so you can apply a transition to the beginning of your presentation.

Next, choose a transition for your title slide and preview it.

Preview multiple transitions to find the one that you like.

You can also adjust the speed of your transition.

Apply the same transition to all of your slides, or choose different transitions for different parts of your presentation.

While using transitions can add movement and interest to your presentation, too many different transition types can be distracting and draw attention away from your message.

Once you've added your transitions, test them before you share your presentation.

Make any changes to your transitions or transition speeds if you wish.

Now, it’s your turn: add a blank slide before your title slide, choose a transition for your title slide, adjust the speed of the transition, apply the transition to all of your slides or choose different ones, and preview your presentation and make adjustments to transitions as necessary.

In this video, you will select a theme for your presentation and add word art to make your presentation even more creative and unique.

A "theme" is a set of colors, text styles, backgrounds, and other design elements.

Each theme in Google Slides creates a different visual effect, and you can choose a theme that fits your topic or your interests.

To begin, make a copy of your presentation and rename it.

Next, choose a theme.

You might choose a theme that relates to your topic or expresses your personality and tastes.

You might choose a simple theme that makes the text stand out, one that is bright and fun, or one that simply uses your favorite colors.

Next, add "Word Art" to your slide.

With "Word Art," you can add text that has creative shapes and colors.

Highlight your title and cut the text.

Select Word Art and then paste the text.

Next, change the font of your Word Art.

Then, change the fill color of the letters.

Change the border color and border weight too.

Move the Word Art to where you want it.

Make it larger or smaller, depending on the layout of your slide.

You may need to move your subtitle to make room for your Word Art.

You’ve now made your presentation more colorful and interesting.

You’ve also customized it so that it expresses your personality or relates to your topic.

Now, it’s your turn: select a theme for your presentation, add Wort Art, and format your Word Art.

In this extension, you will share your group’s presentation with someone from another group and provide each other feedback on the slides you created.

Sharing your classroom expectations with others will help create an environment where everyone is clear on how to interact in the classroom.

To begin, find a partner from another group or ask your teacher to assign you a partner.

You can work at separate computers.

Open your group's presentation.

Then, share it with your partner.

Select "Commenter" so your partner can provide feedback on your presentation.

Then, let your partner know you shared your presentation with them.

Add a message to your partner requesting their feedback on the slide you worked on.

Now open your email to find your partner’s presentation.

Open and review the presentation.

Pay close attention to the slide your partner created.

Write at least three comments on your partner's slide.

Make your comments positive and encouraging, but try to give useful feedback as well.

Tell them what you like about their slide, and give them suggestions about things they might include or change.

After you finish leaving comments, open your own group’s presentation to see the comments your partner left for you.

Giving and receiving feedback is an essential skill in school and in the workplace.

Keep an open mind when reading your partner's feedback.

Then, decide which changes you’d like to make based on your partner’s suggestions.

One way to give feedback is through digital collaboration.

With apps like Google Slides, you can work with and provide feedback to people in different places.

In this way, digital collaboration helps people at school and in the workplace communicate and work together, even if they aren’t in the same physical location.

Now, it’s your turn: share your group’s presentation with a partner, add at least three comments to the slide your partner created, and open your presentation to review the comments your partner left you.