Introduction to Google Slides and Online Presentations - COURSE CANCELLED (OL06L12A)

Learn how to create presentations that are engaging, dynamic and interactive using Google Slides.

Course overview

In this course, you will be introduced to the free web-based presentation programme, Google Slides. You will learn how to create engaging and interesting presentations and how to present your slides within an online Meeting platform such as Google Meet.

Where This is an online course.

When Thursday, 10:00am - 12:00pm from 8th October 2020 until 22nd October 2020 for 3 weeks.

Cost The full fee is £42.00. The concessionary fee is £34.00.

What you already need to know

This is an introductory level course aimed at beginners. No previous knowledge of Google Slides is needed.

It will suit those wanting to

make presentations that stand out
improve their presentation skills
present as part of a job interview (including online)
present as part of a training module or course (including online)
present as part of a professional pitch or project
move away from PowerPoint to use free web-based software

What you will learn

To create a new presentation file
To add content to your presentation
How to choose a theme and layout
To create and arrange slides
To edit and customise slides
To add images and links
How to use animation
How to share and unshare presentations
To print your presentation
To download versions in other formats
How to make a copy
How to email a copy as an attachment
How to present a presentation

By the end of the course, you will have practised creating presentations using different themes and editing functions in Google Slide and be familiar with the various ways of sharing the presentations both on and offline.

You will come away from the course with the skills to create presentations which are both engaging and dynamic to be used effectively in an interview, at work or as a teaching resource.

This solid grounding in the core features of Google Slides we hope will encourage you to explore the more advanced features Google Slides has to offer either independently or on one of our courses. Please see our website for new courses being posted throughout the year.

How you will learn it

This is an online course taught in real-time by an experienced ACRES tutor. You will learn directly from the tutor as well as through presentations, videos and online resources.

Bring to the first session

ACRES' online courses will be taught in real time using the video platform Google Meet, supported by other online resources. To ensure you get the most out of the course and can fully participate in the sessions you will interact with your tutor and other students through speaking, listening and the chat function, as well as being able to see each other via the video links, though you can turn off your camera and microphone at any time.

You will therefore need to have access to either a laptop, computer or portable device (eg tablet or phone) (this ideally needs to be less than 5 years old), with a camera / webcam and microphone, as well as a good broadband / Wi-Fi connection.

Though it is not essential, you may choose to create a separate email account for your online learning (preferably Gmail which is most compatible with Google Meet). This will give you the added security to allow you to share your email address with your tutor and other students on the course to enhance your learning experience, without disclosing your personal information.

At the start of the course and before each lesson your tutor will send you an invitation with a link to join the class and any further information including resources and equipment you will need for the lesson.

Materials and items you will need to do the course

Pen and notebook or paper

Additional requirements

You will need to have a Google Account to be able to use Google Slides which is a presentation programme included as part of a free, web-based software office suite offered by Google within its Google Drive service. To create a Google Account go to www.google.com, click on Create an Account and follow the instructions.

Extra study or practice

If it is possible to practise between classes, it will only help to consolidate your knowledge and understanding of the topics covered in the lessons.

How to enrol

You can enrol by phoning ACRES' House on 01825 761820 on Monday to Friday between 9:30 am and 4 pm. Alternatively, to register your interest in a course please email adultlearning@acres.org.uk with the course title and your contact details and a member of the team will call you back to enrol you on your chosen course.

Next steps within this subject with ACRES

You will wish to consider other professional skills courses currently being offered by ACRES

With Danielle Lloyd

Other available professional skills courses

Future steps beyond ACRES

Find out about other courses with the National Careers Service for opportunities to extend your skills and knowledge.

Further information

Please visit the ACRES website, see our brochure, or alternatively contact a member of the team on 01825 761820.