Welcome!
Today we will use the skills we learned in Technology class in addition to new research skills to create a short Google Presentation from our Google@CPS accounts.
The purpose of this activity is to:
The purpose of this activity is to:
- Use Google@CPS accounts to communicate ideas.
- Familiarize students with library resources available.
- Begin the process of seeking answers to questions.
- Practice information gathering as part of the research process.
Activity
Assignment
Library Resources
Google@CPS
Example
- Topic: Tattoos
- We are going to look at two very important library resources.
- From each resource, students will choose one source that looks interesting and pertaining to our topic.
- Each student will create a short presentation listing each source citation and one or two sentences stating what the source is about.
Library Resources
Google@CPS
- Log into your Google@CPS accounts (Mr. Cerda gave you your username and password).
- Click "Drive" in the black bar at the top of the page.
- Click "Create" in the red box on the left side of the page.
- Click "Presentation," the third option listed.
- Chose a theme (this can also be done at the end).
- Click "untitled presentation" and give your project name.
- First slide: list a title and your name
- To add a slide click the red plus sign on the top left.
- Second slide: list the Teen Health and Wellness database source citation and one or two sentences stating what the article is about or what you learned.
- Third slide: list a book title and author and one or two sentences stating what the book might be able or why you think it would be useful.
- Optional: share your presentation with someone in class.
Example
- Ms. Guevara's presentation (must be logged into Google@CPS account to view)
Survey
Please complete this short exit survey after your Freshman Connection Library class. Your thoughts help improve library services to students and teachers. You must be logged in your Google@CPS account to take the survey.