Recording-2025-03-12 Teaching Profession

Introduction

• The video presents an instructional guide for using Google Slides effectively for presentations.

Setting Up Your Google Slides

• Opening Google Slides: Access Google Slides through your Google Drive or the app directly from your browser.

• Choosing a Template: Select from various templates that suit your presentation style or create a blank slide.

Creating Slides

• Adding New Slides: Click on the '+ New Slide' button to add slides. Options include choosing different layouts (e.g., Title Slide, Title and Content).

• Editing Text: Click on text boxes to enter and format text. Use the toolbar for font style, size, color, and alignment adjustments.

Inserting Media

• Images: Insert images from your computer, Google Drive, or the web. You can resize and position them as needed.

• Videos: Add videos by selecting the 'Insert' menu, then 'Video,' where you can link videos from YouTube or upload from your Drive.

• Shapes and Charts: Utilize the 'Insert' menu for adding shapes, lines, and charts for data visualization. Customize them with colors and effects.

Presentation Mode

• Starting Presentations: Use the 'Present' button to view your slides in full screen. Navigate between slides using arrow keys or mouse clicks.

• Presenter View: Activate presenter view for speaker notes and a preview of upcoming slides while displaying the slides to the audience.

Collaborating with Others

• Sharing the Presentation: Use the 'Share' button to invite others to view or edit by entering their email addresses.

• Commenting: Enable comments by clicking on 'Comment' for feedback during collaboration. Direct comments on specific slides for clarity.

Final Tips

• Rehearsing: Practice your presentation multiple times until you are comfortable with the flow and content.

• Checking Connectivity: Ensure you have a stable internet connection before presenting, especially if presenting remotely.

• Backup your Work: Regularly save and back up your presentations to avoid data loss.