Preparing for Presentation

Prepare your websites and presentations so you are confident, polished, and ready to showcase your work to the class and potential guests. 

Scripture

Colossians 3:17 (HCSB) – “And whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.”
→ Tie-in: Our presentations should reflect the effort, creativity, and skills we’ve developed, all offered with excellence and gratitude.

Presentation
  • Introduction – Name, website topic, and audience. 
  • Purpose – Why you chose this site idea. 
  • Design – Color palette, fonts, branding choices. 
  • Features – Pages, modules, plugins used. 
  • Process – Challenges faced and solutions found. 
  • Takeaways – What you learned from the project. 
  • Tips:
    • Speak clearly and at a good pace. 
    • Keep it conversational. 

Use visuals (live site walkthrough).

Preparing the Website for Display
  • Check:
    • All links work.
    • Pages are complete and styled consistently.
    • Images are optimized and load quickly.
    • Menus and footer are accurate.
    • Contact form works.
  • Ensure there’s no “dummy text” left anywhere (like “Lorem Ipsum”).
Presentation Practice
  • Students:

    1. Partner with a classmate.

    2. Walk through their presentation as if it were the real thing.

    3. Receive quick feedback on clarity, flow, and timing.

  • Teacher circulates to help refine talking points and pacing.

Creating a Visual Aid
  • Option to prepare:

    • A one-slide introduction with name, site title, and screenshot.

    • A PDF portfolio sheet summarizing their site.

Demonstrate how to take full-page screenshots for inclusion.

Homework
  1. Finalize your website and double-check everything for functionality and design consistency.

  2. Practice your presentation at least twice at home.

Bring any visual aids (slides, portfolio sheet) for Presentation Day