Commonwealth Computer Navigator's Certificate/Milestone 3/Curriculum mapping/Module 6 mapping

Module 6: mapping
Use the ECDL syllabus V4.0 document for the detailed explanation of the knowledge requirements for each knowledge area listed below. The mapping information below is taken directly from ECDL Syllabus Version 4.0.

Under each syllabus item please list and create links to the materials within the Open ICDL content or indicate if there is a 'gap'.

Module 6 Presentation requires the candidate to demonstrate competence in using presentation tools on a computer. The candidate shall be able to accomplish tasks such as creating, formatting, modifying and preparing presentations using different slide layouts for display and printed distribution. He or she shall also be able to duplicate and move text, pictures, images and charts within the presentation and between presentations. The candidate shall demonstrate the ability to accomplish common operations with images, charts and drawn objects and to use various ** [slide show effects.

6.1 Using the Application
 * 6.1.1 First Steps with Presentations
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 * Notes:
 * The order of sections does not flow eg. Introduction and opening should be first and Saving and Closing last. Real life examples should be used. Screenshots that show intended outputs are needed. Commands (like File should be highlighted/bold. The document data needs to be updated.
 * 6.1.1.1 Close a presentation
 * Notes: Should always be preceded by a section on Saving
 * 6.1.1.2 Close Impress
 * Notes: Should also include a shortcut to Closing, Should be accompanied by a warning (information loss)
 * 6.1.1.3 Open one, several presentations
 * Notes: A brief description (why several presentations?) is needed
 * 6.1.1.4 Open multiple presentations
 * Notes: A screen shot with mutiple presentations open needed
 * 6.1.1.5 Open a slide show from within Writer or Calc
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 * 6.1.1.6 Create a new presentation (default template)
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 * 6.1.1.7 Create a presentation using Autopilot
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 * 6.1.1.8 Save a presentation to a location on a drive
 * Notes:Screenshot needed
 * 6.1.1.9 Save a presentation under another name
 * Notes:The word click should be used at least once
 * 6.1.1.10 Save a presentation in another file type
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 * 6.1.1.11 Switch between open presentations
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 * 6.1.1.12 Use available Help functions
 * Notes:Conventional steps should be used instead of shortcuts for instructions.
 * 6.1.1.13 Close a presentation
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 * 6.1.2 Adjust Settings
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 * 6.1.2.1 Full screen
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 * 6.1.2.2 Use zoom
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 * 6.1.2.3 Display, hide built-in toolbars
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 * 6.1.2.4 Modify basic options/preferences in the application: user name, default directory/folder to open, save presentations
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6.2 Developing a Presentation 6.3 Text and ImagesCarolynne
 * Comments by Henok Solomon included under Notes
 * 6.2.1 Presentation Views
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 * 6.2.1.1 Slide view
 * '''Notes:This manual seems to be based on the old version of Open Office. Some of the terms and command names are totally different from those of the current version (Open Office 2). My suggestion is that it must be editted to avoid confussion.
 * Slide view:
 * First it should start with the different types of views (like normal, outline, slide sorter ....).
 * The notes and consecutive steps shown don't go along.
 * Master View:
 * Screen shots and steps missing!
 * Creating a slide master is one of the important parts of an interesting presentation preparation.
 * Layers:
 * Screen Shots and Steps missing!
 * Preview:
 * Does not show the steps to perform the commands from the main menu (View > Normal or View > Outline ....etc.)'''
 * 6.2.1.2 Change between presentation view modes
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 * 6.2.1.3 Slides
 * Notes: The idea of including Tips is excellent and should be provided throughout the manual.
 * 6.2.1.4 Change between built-in slide layouts
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 * 6.2.1.5 Change background colour on specific slide(s), all slides
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 * 6.2.2 Using Design Templates
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 * Apply an available design template to a presentation
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 * Change between available design templates
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 * 6.2.3 Master Slide
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 * 6.2.3.1 Insert graphic
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 * 6.2.3.2 Delete graphic from master slide
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 * 6.2.3.3 Use Main Toolbar
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 * 6.2.3.4 Insert a drawing object into the Master slide
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 * 6.2.3.5 Delete a drawing object on the Master slide
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 * 6.2.3.6 Insert text on the master slide
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 * 6.2.3.7 Delete a text box on the master slide
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 * 6.2.3.8 Add text into Footer of specific slides, all slides in a presentation
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 * 6.2.3.9 Apply automatic slide numbering, automatically updated date, non-updating date into Footer of specific slides, all slides in a presentation
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 * 6.3.1 Text Input Formatting
 * Location: An Abstract can be inserted to give the learner a general idea of what will be looked at in this specific area. Clear outcomes as to what the learner will be able to achieve during this session can be highlighted.There is a spelling mistake which causes confusion. The sentence could be structured more clearly so that the user knows what is being referred to
 * 6.3.1.1 Insert text into a slide in standard (drawing) view
 * Notes:The first instruction not clear to a user that have not followed all the previous steps especially if the user just wants to know how to add text.
 * 6.3.1.2 Insert text in outline mode
 * '''Notes:
 * 6.3.1.3 Edit slide content, notes pages content by inserting new characters, words
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 * 6.3.1.4 Change text appearance: font sizes, font types
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 * 6.3.1.5 Apply text formatting such as: bold, italic, underline
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 * 6.3.1.6 Apply case changes to text
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 * 6.3.1.7 Apply different colours to text
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 * 6.3.1.8 Apply shadow to text
 * Notes: Should always have a instruction that reminds the user to click save
 * 6.3.1.9 Align text: left, centre, right in a slide
 * Notes:For every action there should be at least one screenshot to indicate the page the user is on
 * 6.3.1.10 Adjust line spacing before and after bulleted, numbered points
 * Notes:Screenshots missing, not clear
 * 6.3.1.11 Change between the style of bullets, numbers in a list from built-in standard options
 * Notes:Sentence structure should be reworded
 * 6.3.1.12 Use the undo, redo command
 * Notes:Screen shot missing
 * 6.3.2 Pictures, Images
 * Location: Abstract could be included to give a overview and background on what will be covered and learning outcomes
 * 6.3.2.1 Insert graphics using the OpenOffice.org gallery
 * Notes:Screenshot missing
 * 6.3.2.2 Insert an image into a slide
 * Notes:Repeat all the instructions or either have the note in the beginning, stating that insert pictures and graphics are based on the same rule
 * 6.3.3 Duplicate, Move, Delete
 * Location:Abstract to clarify what will be covered also to say why or in which cases you would have to duplicate, move or delete graphics, images?
 * 6.3.3.1 Copy a graphic within a presentation
 * Notes:Screenshots missing
 * 6.3.3.2 Copy text within a presentation
 * Notes:Screenshots missing
 * 6.3.3.3 Copy text or graphics between presentations
 * Notes:Screenshots missing
 * 6.3.3.4 Move text, pictures, images within the presentation, between open presentations
 * Notes:Screenshots missing
 * 6.3.3.5 Move a graphic between slides within a presentation
 * Notes:Screenshots missing
 * 6.3.3.6 Move text between slides within a presentation
 * Notes:Screenshots missing
 * 6.3.3.7 Move a graphic or text between presentations
 * Notes:Screenshots missing
 * 6.3.3.8 Resize pictures, images in a presentation
 * Notes:Screenshots missing
 * 6.3.3.9 Delete text, pictures, images in a slide
 * Notes:Screenshots missing. It is taken for granted that the user knows on which slide or where they are currently busy.

6.4 Charts/ Graphs,Drawn Objects
 * 6.4.1 Using Charts/Graphs	*Abstracts should give a detailed description of what the learner will learn and a practical example of how it could be useful to them
 * Location:
 * 6.4.1.1 Create a column chart
 * Notes:*Instructions aren’t clear. They do not give step-by-step detail on what the learners need to do or how to go about it. It can not be taken for granted that the learner knows how to for example: ‘open files’, insert slides (This goes for all sections
 * Insert->Chart: Change to bold to put emphasis on the command and for all other commands that follow.
 * There is no instructions on how to carry out these commands
 * There is no mention to the learner of what should happen once they carry out a step/instruction. It is good to say what they will see once they carry out a specific instruction, so that the learner will know that he/she is on the right track. This goes for all sections
 * Perhaps better screen shots in certain sections? This goes for all sections
 * 6.4.1.2 Modify chart data
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 * 6.4.1.3 Modify column
 * Notes:*The content is good as it explains what happens once the learner carries out the instruction. This methodology is good as it ensures the learner that he/she is on the right track, and should be constant throughout the sections
 * 6.4.1.4 Create a pie chart
 * Notes:*Some steps are put all into one step/sentence. These steps should be broken up to give a step-by-step impression. It will look clearer to users.
 * Perhaps give mention of the advantages/ usefulness of the various types of charts. Or how certain charts would be better suited to display your data in a clear way


 * 6.4.1.5 Add labels to a pie chart
 * Notes:*The learner cannot follow steps by just looking at an image; supplement the image with step-by-step instructions on how to add labels.
 * Give reasons as to why the learner needs to carry out a specific instruction. For instance do not just say “Click on the Legend and press Del.


 * 6.4.1.6 Change the background colour in the chart/graph
 * Notes:*Lacks consistency. One part gives step-by-step instructions, and the other does not
 * 6.4.1.7 Change the column, bar, line, pie slice colours in the chart/graph
 * Notes:*The learner should be able to follow instruction without getting lost therefore step by step instructions should be put in place ensuring the clarity of the instruction.
 * Assumptions can not be made of what the learner may know


 * 6.4.1.8 Change the chart/graph type
 * Notes:
 * 6.4.2 Organisation Charts
 * Location:	Abstracts should be more detailed, highlighting what the learner will learn and how it could be useful to the learner.
 * File->New->Drawing: Change to bold to put emphasis on the command and for all other commands that follow. Also,
 * There is no instructions on how to carry out these commands
 * Some steps are put all into one step/sentence. These steps should be broken up to give a step-by-step impression. It will look clearer to users.


 * 6.4.2.1 View the slide show
 * Notes:*Content is fine, however conventional steps should be shown to the learner as to how to view the slide show rather than shortcuts.
 * 6.4.2.2 Create a chart in Impress
 * Notes:*Content is fine, however It is good to say what they will see once they carry out a specific instruction, so that the learner will know that he/she is on the right track. This goes for all sections


 * 6.4.2.3 Change the hierarchical structure of an organisation chart
 * Notes:*Content is fine with regard to the brief intro of what steps the learner will take.
 * 6.4.2.4 Add, remove managers, co-workers, subordinates in an organisation chart
 * Notes:
 * 6.4.3 Drawn Objects
 * Location:*Abstracts should give a detailed description of what the learner will learn and a practical example of how it could be useful to them.
 * Commands should be put in bold.
 * There are no instructions on how to carry out commands.
 * State what the learner will see once they carry out a specific instruction, to ensure that the learner will know that he/she is on the right track. This goes for all sections


 * 6.4.3.1 Change drawn object background colour, line colour, line weight, line style
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 * 6.4.3.2 Change arrow start style, arrow finish style
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 * 6.4.3.3 Apply a shadow to a drawn object
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 * 6.4.3.4 Rotate, flip a drawn object
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 * 6.4.3.5 Resize drawn object, chart within the presentation
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 * 6.4.3.6 Bring an object to the front, back
 * Notes:*Good content and intro to section
 * 6.4.4 Duplicate, Move, Delete
 * Location:*Abstracts should be more detailed, highlighting what the learner will learn. State why the learner would find this useful
 * 6.4.4.1 Move a chart/graph, drawn object within the presentation, between open presentations
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 * 6.4.4.2 Delete a chart/graph, drawn object
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6.5 Slide Show Effects 6.6 Prepare Outputs
 * Notes:
 * The _abstract_ should give more *details* on the rationale of the exercise. Telling people what to do, without telling them why they are doing it might not be a good learning process.
 * The chapter lacks a section for adding animation to images, or other objects in the slide (which makes some of the presentations really good). It also lacks on how to define the order of the animations.
 * 6.5.1 Preset Animation
 * Location:
 * 6.5.1.1 Remove the animation
 * Notes:
 * The instructions here are not very clear (state the procedure is same as above). It needs 95% rewrite to give point-to-point instructions on what the learners need to do.
 * 6.5.1.2 Change the animation
 * Notes:
 * The content is good, but can be improved maybe by having two sections, one for text and the other for objects. It can also be merged with the section on creating animation.
 * 6.5.2 Transitions
 * Notes:
 * This whole section needs some more work to be done on it for example adding to some details how to do slide timing, manage slide transitions and also define slideshow transitions.
 * Location:
 * 6.5.2.1 Apply a transition to a single slide
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 * 6.5.2.2 Apply a slide transition to a number of slides
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 * 6.5.2.3 Slide show settings
 * Notes:
 * More details needed here. There is more that goes to defining slide show settings than the one image shown here. A brief description of the major settings would be good.
 * 6.6.1 Preparation
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 * 6.6.1.1 Set default print options
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 * 6.6.1.2 Select print output
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 * 6.6.1.3 Drawing
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 * 6.6.1.4 Notes
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 * 6.6.1.5 Outline
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 * 6.6.1.6 Page name
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 * 6.6.1.7 Handouts
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 * 6.6.1.8 Change the number of handouts per page
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 * 6.6.1.9 Select an output medium when you create a presentation
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 * 6.6.1.10 Spell-check a presentation and make changes such as: correcting spelling errors, deleting repeated words
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 * 6.6.1.11 Add notes for the presenter to slides
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 * 6.6.1.12 Change slide setup, slide orientation to portrait, landscape. Change paper size
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 * 6.6.1.13 Duplicate, move slides within the presentation, between open presentations
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 * 6.6.2 Printing
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 * 6.6.2.1 Print a hard copy of a presentation
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 * 6.6.2.2 Print to a file
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 * 6.6.3 Deliver a Presentation
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 * 6.6.3.1 Custom slide shows
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 * 6.6.3.2 Start a slide show, start a slide show on any slide
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 * 6.6.3.3 Start a slide show in Outline mode
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 * 6.6.3.4 Create a custom slide show
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 * 6.6.3.5 Run a custom slide show
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