Course Explanation:

Please visit Liberty University for details on this course’s prerequisites.

Rationale:

This course is designed to offer the student a hands-on introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint concepts and applications. The course will assist in fulfilling institutional aims by integrating university-level computer competencies.

Measurable Learning Conclusions:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Demonstrate an effective presentation using PowerPoint.
• Create transitions and animation in PowerPoint.
• Communicate ideas and concepts with PowerPoint.
• Create a template for a presentation.
• Edit a presentation for content.
• Use SmartArt to communicate a concept.

General Education Foundational Skill Learning Outcomes: Technological Solutions and Quantitative Reasoning

TSQR 1: Analyze data and inform action through a structured method.

TSQR 2: Predict the output based on input in practical scenarios using technological solutions and/or quantitative reasoning.

TSQR 3: Apply the skills needed for successful financial stewardship in various contexts.

TSQR 4: Relate technology and quantitative reasoning to participation in God’s redemptive work.

Course Assignment Explanation:

Textbook readings and lecture presentations

Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussion: Presenting Ourselves to God

The discussion is a collaborative learning experience. Therefore, the student is required to provide a thread in response to the provided promptly. The thread must be 250 words and demonstrate course-related knowledge. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to 2 other classmates’ threads. Each reply must be 100 words.

Training Assignments (7)

The student will complete the training assignments in SAM. The training assignments are online simulations that allow the student to learn skills in PowerPoint. The training includes learning aids that explain how to perform the skills. The student will complete the questions in the assignments by showing the skill in SAM. The student will have unlimited attempts when completing the training assignments.

SAM Project Assignments (6)

Capstone Project Assignment

The student will download instructions and files from SAM for the assignment. Once the student has completed the assignment, the student will upload the file into SAM. The assignment will be automatically graded upon submission to SAM. The student will be allowed 3 attempts to upload the assignment to improve the score.

Total No. of Quizzes (4)

Each quiz will cover the Learn material for the modules in which it is assigned. Each quiz will be open-book/open-notes, will contain simulation questions, and have a 1-hour time limit. The student will be allowed 3 attempts per question and 1 attempt per quiz.

Final Project: Ministry Presentation Assignment

The student will select a ministry and develop a PowerPoint presentation demonstrating the skills and techniques learned throughout the course.

Quiz: Comprehensive Review

The final Quiz is cumulative and will cover Learn material for the entire course. The quiz will be open-book/open-notes, will contain simulation questions, and have a 2-hour time limit. The student will be allowed 3 attempts per question.