Mastering Google Slides Menus and Toolbars

Mastering Google Slides Menus and Toolbars

Year 9 Digital Technology 60-minute lesson Learning to navigate and use Google Slides effectively

WALT - We Are Learning To

Identify key features of the Google Slides menu and toolbar Understand when to choose Google Slides over Word Apply menu and toolbar features to create effective presentation slides

Success Criteria - What Does Success Look Like?

I can locate and use at least five key menu and toolbar options in Google Slides I can explain one reason to use Google Slides instead of Word I can create a slide with text, images, and changes in layout using the menu and toolbar

When Would You Use Google Slides vs Word?

Think about different types of school projects Consider your audience and purpose What makes a presentation different from a document?

Google Slides Menu and Toolbar Overview

Guided Practice: Create Your First Slide

Step 1: Open a new Google Slides presentation Step 2: Add a title to your slide Step 3: Insert an image from the web Step 4: Change your slide layout Step 5: Experiment with text formatting

Differentiation and Extension Activities

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Reflection and Next Steps

Share one menu or toolbar feature you found most useful Explain when you might use Google Slides for a school project What would you like to explore further in future lessons? Complete exit slip: List 3 features used + 1 reason to choose Slides over Word