Stephanie Green

Technology Design Portfolio – TDT1

Task 3 | Essay

Purpose
The purpose of creating an instruction how-to video on using PowerPoint to create a graphic is
to provide additional clarification for the learning using audio and video aids. The video
provides a step-by-step demonstration of the written instructions.

Target Audience
The desired target audience consist of new training instructors who are seeking tools and
guidance on how to incorporate low-cost, widely-accessible technology resources to enhance
their instructional experience. The learners are in a virtual learning environment and a video
presentation delivers the instructors lesson on-demand.

Software
- Mac Computer, YouTube
Revision: I selected Youtube as a video editing and publishing software because it is free and
widely accessible to almost all web users. Students watching and using the video I created as a
resource should have access to a Mac or Windows PC. Using the built-in screen recording
functions available on personal computers is a cost-efficient means of creating a multimedia
without incurring additional cost or fees. Both resources are user friendly and do not required
extensive training on how to use each program. The target audience are typically subject matter
experts who want to create presentations with ease and not have to shift their entire focus on
the cost of learning and creating multimedia presentation. Using easy and affordable software
best suits my target audiences needs.
With the goal of presenting low-cost technology resources, YouTube is a free multimedia
editing software that is available to the target audience. Recording is conducted using my
personal computer (the recording options are available on Window and Mac systems).

Process

For this project, I will be recording my computer screen activity using the screen recording
functions on my laptop.

To begin recording your screen using a mac, follow the instructions provided my apple support.
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208721

 Similar recording instructions for Windows are found through this article
https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-screen-record-on-windows

Select the shift, command, 5 keys to open the screen recording menu on Mac. Select the
following options from the menu:

 Record entire screen

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 5 seconds timer

Begin recording you video demonstration following the notes and instructions from the creating
your graphic.

After completing the demonstration, end the recording my select the shift + command + 5 keys
and click on the stop icon. Review your video. The video will automatically save (in location you
designated for screenshots). Click done to officially save your video. If you decide to trim or
edit the video you may do so using the tools available on YouTube or Mac.

Log in to your free YouTube account and click on the create video icon. Select upload video, and
upload the screen recording from your computer files. Edit the name of the video and answer
the check questions regarding safety and copyright. Select a thumbnail image.

Select your desired visibility ( for this task I selected unlisted) and copy the video’s url link.

On Weebly, click on pages to add your video to the multimedia page (we created during task 1).

Select Multimedia, and click on build. Delete the image placeholder and add the YouTube
element to the page. Click on the YouTube element to add the URL of the video you just
created and uploaded to Youtube.

You should see your thumbnail image on the website. Click publish to make your edits visible.

Conceptual Framework Process

With making how-to video of a process I documented in written form the framework is setup
for instruction. The flowchart is generalize because the steps and flow of the video have been
written out in an instructional document.
Revision: Using a flowchart and conceptual framework while creating the video helped me
establish and remain focused on the intended content. At times, when I forgot the next steps or
speaking points, I looked to the flow chart and conceptual framework to remain on task. This
process helped me deliver the correct how-to steps in the appropriate and most helpful order
for the learners watching the video.

**Steps taken from Essay 2 (Task 2) of previously submitted assignment.

Creating a Graphic

Open Microsoft PowerPoint software on your computer and create a

blank presentation by selecting blank presentation from the template
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prompt. We will create a messaging icon similar to icons used for
mobile apps.

1. Under the Home menu, change the slide type to blank by clicking
on the slide template menu (icons) and select blank. Click on the Draw
menu from the main menu bar to familiarize yourself with the tools.
You will see drawing tools, including pens, markers, and eraser.

2. Click on the Insert menu from the main menu.

a. Click on shapes
b. Insert a rounded square
c. Select the shape and you will be taken to the Shape Format menu
d. Click on shape fill and select the shade “dark blue”.
e. Select the Shape effects drop down menu and click soft edges and
select 5 point
f. Return to insert, shapes, and select oval to draw the circle.
g. Go to the shape format menu, click shape fill and select “White,
Background 1, Darker 5%.
h. Click on shape effects to select bevel, and cool slant
i. To add the last component (the triangle) click on the insert menu
and select shape.
j. Select the Isosceles triangle to insert and drag the shape to the left
bottom of the white circle.
k. Hover over the image with your mouse to select the and use the
rounded arrow. Move the triangle to the main point is facing down (as
seen on the image).
l. Select the triangle shape and click on from shape format from the
draw menu.
m. Click on the edit shape points to bend the triangle inwards.
n. Fill the triangle shape to match the color of the circle and remove
the outline by clicking on outline and selecting “no outline”.
3. Save your file as a PowerPoint Presentation as “paint”
4. Export the file as a JPEG. You can edit the file size to 640 X 480 on
the export screen.
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Introduction
Software & Create End

Demonstraton

Conclusion
Tools Media Icon Presentation
in
PowerPoint