15 Questions
What is the recommended approach for Milestone #4?
Use the same GCGO and problem from Week 3
What is the purpose of using Pathos, Logos, and Ethos in Milestone #4?
To build a case of why the problem matters to solve
What is the deadline for submitting Milestone #4 and Weekly Test #4?
Monday, July 8, 11:59 pm GMT
What is the focus of the slides in Milestone #4?
All of the above
What happens if you choose a different GCGO or problem for Milestone #4?
You need to redo all Week 3 activities with the new GCGO and problem
What is the average score of the Professional Foundations curriculum?
45.49%
What is the purpose of Milestone #4?
To apply Week 3 and Week 4 learnings to create a compelling slide presentation
What is the first step in creating a presentation?
Identify the target audience
What is the purpose of identifying a target audience?
To understand who can help work on the problem
What is a user persona?
An example individual from the target audience
What information should be included in a user persona?
Name, gender, age, profession, education history, and annual income
Why is it recommended to imagine the user persona in the audience during the presentation?
To ensure the presentation is tailored to their needs
What is the purpose of AI-supported apps for slide creation?
To explore and learn about innovative tools
What should you do with your target audience and user persona information?
Include it as an appendix in your slide deck
What is the recommended approach to creating a presentation?
Experiment and learn about innovative tools
Study Notes
Milestone #4 Readiness
- Milestone #4 requires skills acquired in Weeks 3 and 4 to prepare a Google Slides presentation.
Presentation Content
- The presentation should include:
- Chosen GCGO/Problem Statement and why it matters (using Pathos, Logos, Ethos)
- Impact on a specific target audience (#UserPersonas)
- The person needed to solve the problem or achieve the mission
- Goals
Important Note
- Milestone #4 builds onto the work done in Milestone #3
- It is recommended to use the same GCGO and problem from Week 3 to avoid redoing all Milestone #3 activities
Instructions for Milestone #4
Step 1: Audience Identification
- Identify the target audience for the presentation
- Choose an audience that can help with the problem in some way
- Examples of target audiences: CEOs of top 500 companies, girls ages 16-18 in Rwanda, adults with full-time jobs in tech between 35-45 in Kenya and Tanzania
Step 2: Create a User Persona
- Create an example user persona from the identified target audience
- Include: name, gender, age, profession, education history, annual income, access to technology, and other relevant information
- Imagine this persona sitting in the audience as you give your presentation
Step 3: Create Your Slide Deck
- Open a new presentation template in Google Slides or use an AI-supported app for slide creation
- Experiment with different tools and learn about what you like
Create a Google Slides presentation for Milestone 4, highlighting the chosen problem statement, its importance, and impact on the target audience. Use persuasion techniques to build a strong case.
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