Topicmb688c23b1eb8f965_1528449000663_0Topic

Saving presentations in various file formats

Levelmb688c23b1eb8f965_1528449084556_0Level

Second

Core curriculummb688c23b1eb8f965_1528449076687_0Core curriculum

Grades VII and VIII

II. Programming and solving problems by using the computer and other digital devices. The student:

4 ) saves the effects of the work in various formats and prepares prints.

Timingmb688c23b1eb8f965_1528449068082_0Timing

45 minutes

General objectivemb688c23b1eb8f965_1528449523725_0General objective

Creating a multimedia presentation.

Specific objectivesmb688c23b1eb8f965_1528449552113_0Specific objectives

1. Describing the file formats of a multimedia presentation.

2. Saving presentations in various file formats.

Learning outcomesmb688c23b1eb8f965_1528450430307_0Learning outcomes

1. The student identifies the file formats of a multimedia presentation.

2. The student saves presentations in various file formats.

Methodsmb688c23b1eb8f965_1528449534267_0Methods

1. Flipped classroom.

2. Using the knowledge in practical situations.

Forms of workmb688c23b1eb8f965_1528449514617_0Forms of work

1. Individual work.

2. Class work.

Lesson stages

Introductionmb688c23b1eb8f965_1528450127855_0Introduction

Before the lesson the students revise the information about file formats and the methods of savingsavingsaving a multimedia presentationpresentationpresentation.

The students answer the teacher’s questions:

- What is a file formatfile formatfile format?
- Does a single programme enable savingsavingsaving files in different file formats?
- Give the examples of such programmes.
- Are there universal file formats which can be opened in many programmes?
- Give the examples of such programmes.

Proceduremb688c23b1eb8f965_1528446435040_0Procedure

When you want to save a presentationpresentationpresentation, you must select the appropriate file formatfile formatfile format. Consider the factors that influence your choice:

- Does the recipient of your presentationpresentationpresentation have the same version of the programme for creating multimedia presentation installed on their computer?
- Do you want to allow other people to make changes in your presentationpresentationpresentation?
- What can you do if you do not know what software or system the recipient of your presentationpresentationpresentation has on their computer?
- Does the file size have to be as smallest as possible?
- Is it necessary to play the created animations?
- Do you want to show only one slide?

The most popular file formats for savingsavingsaving presentations are:

- a presentationpresentationpresentation – a default file formatfile formatfile format; a file saved in this format can be freely edited and changes can be saved,
- a slide showslide showslide show – a format that enables the presentationpresentationpresentation of a slide showslide showslide show without the possibility of changing the presentation content; after the file is opened, the presentation will run automatically.

Programmes for creating presentations usually enable savingsavingsaving them in several alternative saving formats. For example PowerPoint, apart from PPTX files (a presentation)and PPSX files (a slide showslide showslide show) offers the following file formats:

- PDF – useful for printing presentations,
- XPS – a file formatfile formatfile format alternative to PDF used for storing and viewing a document,
- a film in the MP4 and WMV file formats,
- the Open Document format, which enables moving documents between the programmes of different producers,
- the file formats supported by the older versions of PowerPoint: PPT and PPS,
- moreover, the slidesslidesslides of a presentationpresentationpresentation can be saved as graphics; many file formats are available: GIF, JPG, PNG, TIFF, BMP.

[Interactive illustration]

In order to save a presentationpresentationpresentation in one of the file formats described above, after selecting the option Save/Save as in the save tool window, on a drop‑down list just below the File name box, in the Save as type box you must click the file formatfile formatfile format in which you want to save your file.

[Illustration 1]

Instruction

Find the information about the proper nutrition of teenagers. Learn what a food pyramid is. Create a presentation and then save it as a presentation and as a slide show. Find the differences between these two files. Save your presentation also as PDF. In what programme will you be able to open your presentation saved in such a file format?mb688c23b1eb8f965_1527752263647_0Find the information about the proper nutrition of teenagers. Learn what a food pyramid is. Create a presentation and then save it as a presentation and as a slide show. Find the differences between these two files. Save your presentation also as PDF. In what programme will you be able to open your presentation saved in such a file format?

Lesson summarymb688c23b1eb8f965_1528450119332_0Lesson summary

Presentations can be saved in various file formats depending on their purpose and the programme in which they are created. The effect of your work is usually saved as a presentation or a slide show.mb688c23b1eb8f965_1527752256679_0Presentations can be saved in various file formats depending on their purpose and the programme in which they are created. The effect of your work is usually saved as a presentation or a slide show.

Selected words and expressions used in the lesson plan

file formatfile formatfile format

presentationpresentationpresentation

savingsavingsaving

slide showslide showslide show

slidesslidesslides