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With the New Perspectives' critical-thinking, problem-solving approach, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of MICROSOFT OFFICE POWERPOINT 2010 and will learn how to take advantage of the flexibility it offers. Case-based tutorials challenge students to apply what they are learning to real-life tasks, preparing them to easily transfer skills to new situations. With New Perspectives, students understand why they're learning what they're learning and are better situated to retain skills beyond the classroom.
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NEW PERSPECTIVES ON MICRSOFT OFFICE POWERPOINT 2007 now comes with video! The tutorial videos focus on the most important or difficult concepts and skills, helping students better engage in and retain information. With the text's critical thinking, case-based approach students understand why they're learning what they're learning, and are prepared to easily transfer skills to new situations.
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Following the critical thinking, problem-solving approach of the New Perspectives Series learners will gain a comprehensive understanding of Microsoft PowerPoint 2007, including the new features of the software. The case-based tutorials challenge learners to apply what they are learning to real-life tasks, preparing them to easily transfer skills to new situations. With the New Perspectives Series approach, learners understand why they?re learning what they?re learning, and are better situated to retain skills.
About the Author
Beverly B. Zimmerman, an award-winning Associate Professor at Brigham Young University, holds a Ph.D. in instructional design. She has published several articles on the use of computer technology for teaching writing, co-authored over 30 books on computer applications software, and authored an oral presentations book. S. Scott Zimmerman obtained a Ph.D. from Florida State University and was a postdoctoral fellow at Cornell University. He is currently a professor at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah and has published many scientific papers, computer articles, and computer programming and applications software books.
Table of Contents
PRESENTATION CONCEPTS TUTORIALS: Tutorial 1: Planning and Developing Your Presentation. Tutorial 2: Giving Your Presentation. MANAGING YOUR FILES: Getting Started with Microsoft Office 2007. Tutorial 1: Creating a Presentation. Tutorial 2: Applying and Modifying Text and Graphic Objects. Tutorial 3: Presenting a Slide Show with Special Effects. Tutorial 4: Integrating PowerPoint with Other Programs and Collaborating with Workgroups. Tutorial 5: Applying Advanced Special Effects in Presentations. Tutorial 6: Creating Special Types of Presentations. Additional Cases.