1 - Introduction ~5 mins
Welcome
Today you stand up and run the piece you may show at VET.
This closes Module 2. You rehearse format 1 the way you might show it at your VET interview. You will also check backups and the classroom machine, then fill a short readiness page so your teacher can confirm Module 2 handover for your Something Real project.
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Deliver format 1 in a full VET dress rehearsal
- Confirm printed or PDF copy, electronic copy, and interview-day hardware readiness
- Complete Module 2 closing reflection and VET readiness check
Warm-up
Picture the VET interview room for thirty seconds. What is the one thing that would make you feel ready when you open your presentation file on someone else's machine: a clean PDF or media backup, a practised opening line, or knowing exactly which click starts your deck or video?
2 - Key Concepts ~4 mins
Interview day is not the time to discover a missing file or a broken click path. Four ideas make format 1 VET ready. Your teacher will talk these through; you do not need to memorise every cell.
| Concept | Why it matters | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Dress rehearsal — full run under interview-like conditions, not a silent desk read-through | Surfaces timing, nerves, and tech problems while you can still fix them | Two-minute standing run with slides or video actually playing |
| Publication copy — finished shareable file (PDF, MP4, or MP3) plus editable source | Interview hardware may not open every editable format cleanly | Source and PDF or MP4 both in {{code:sm2}} |
| Hardware readiness — how your piece starts on the machine you will use | A strong piece fails if you cannot find the file, unmute, or leave presenter view on by accident | Open from cloud, start slideshow or play, check volume |
| VET readiness check — short written note of what is solid, what needs a fix, and what you will do before interview week | Turns "I think I'm ready" into a list your teacher can verify for Module 2 handover | Headings on {{code:sm2_vet_readiness_check}} filled with your project facts |
Readiness page headings (copy the names only)
Your readiness page uses these four headings. Fill them later with your own Something Real facts. Bullets under each heading are fine.
- Project and format 1
- Copies and hardware
- Dress rehearsal notes
- Module 2 closing reflection and last fixes
Length model (placeholder only): under Project and format 1 you might write one short line such as "[Your project name] — five-slide deck — file {{code:sm2_ka1_format1.pptx}}".
3 - Common Issues ~4 mins
Common Issues
Read this before you stand up. If something fails in the rehearsal, use the matching fix and keep going. Do not start a long export during this read-through — if you still need a publication copy, your teacher will give you two minutes at the start of the rehearsal while pairs with files settle.
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| My format 1 will not open on the classroom machine | Open the publication copy (PDF, MP4, or MP3) instead of the editable source. If both fail, open {{code:sm2}} in OneDrive or Google Drive in the browser (school bookmark or app launcher), not a desktop shortcut. |
| The projector or shared screen crops my slides or video | Use full-screen slideshow or full-screen video player before you speak. Stand where you can see a laptop preview if the big screen crops edges. |
| I freeze or run long in the rehearsal | Write a 15-second opening line on a sticky note and practise only that twice. Then restart the full run. Cut one low-value section rather than speaking faster. |
| I have no PDF or export copy | Tell your teacher at the start of the rehearsal. Export under teacher watch while pairs with files open and settle. Slides: PowerPoint for the web {{menu:File -> Export -> Download as PDF}} or {{menu:File -> Download as -> PDF Document}}; Google Slides {{menu:File -> Download -> PDF Document (.pdf)}}. Video or audio: use the MP4 or MP3 from the KA workshop. Save the publication copy in {{code:sm2}} next to {{code:sm2_ka1_format1.pptx}}. |
4 - VET Dress Rehearsal ~20 mins
Run a full dress rehearsal of format 1 with a partner, then be ready for a teacher spot-check. Treat it like interview day: stand if you would stand, open the real file, and deliver the real opening through to a clean close.
Nerves in a dress rehearsal are normal — that is why we practise now, not on interview day. If you stumble, pause, breathe, and pick up from your opening line; you do not need a perfect take.
If your file will not open
- Open the PDF, MP4, or MP3 publication copy from {{code:sm2}}.
- If that fails, open {{code:Project_Portfolio}}/{{code:09_specialism}}/{{code:sm2}} in OneDrive or Google Drive in the browser (school bookmark or app launcher, not a desktop shortcut).
- If you have no format 1, tell the teacher and export from your last editable source before you pair up.
Before you stand up
- PowerPoint Online: open from your cloud folder, then start with the {{btn:Slideshow}} control (or {{btn:From Beginning}}). On a desktop install you may use {{kbd:F5}}. On a Chromebook use the Slideshow button — do not press {{kbd:F5}}, which refreshes the browser tab.
- Google Slides: open from your cloud folder, then click {{btn:Present}} (top right). On a Chromebook use Present — do not press {{kbd:F5}}.
- Avoid leaving presenter view on by accident if the interview machine shows two screens oddly. Your teacher will demo one clean start on the spot-check machine before pairs stand.
- Video or audio (MP4 / MP3) on the shared machine: open the file → press play once → set volume → reset to the start → then speak. If the clip is longer than about three minutes, play a short excerpt for the pair run.
- Always: open from OneDrive or Drive in the browser path above, not a forgotten desktop shortcut.
How the rehearsal runs
- Open your final format 1 (editable source for rehearsal if it runs cleanly; otherwise the publication copy: PDF, MP4, or MP3) from {{code:Project_Portfolio}}/{{code:09_specialism}}/{{code:sm2}}.
- Pair up (use the pairs your teacher set). Partner A delivers a full short run. Hard cap: 2–3 minutes max for live delivery. If your video or audio is longer, play an excerpt only so the swap stays fair.
- Partner B listens without interrupting, then gives exactly two notes: one strength, one improvement.
- Swap roles and repeat.
- If your teacher calls you for a spot-check, deliver the same piece to them (and to the class if asked) without restarting your prep story.
Listener job: write the two notes in plain language your partner can act on (for example, "hook is clear" and "slow down on the budget slide"), not vague praise.
5 - Portfolio Build: VET Readiness Check ~18 mins
Portfolio build with teacher check
Open the four-heading template already in {{code:sm2}} (or create the file if your teacher asks). Fill the four sections in short bullets from today's rehearsal. Leave the file named {{code:sm2_vet_readiness_check}} in {{code:Project_Portfolio}}/{{code:09_specialism}}/{{code:sm2}} beside your format 1 source and publication copy.
Time: about 18 minutes, with your teacher circulating to confirm handover.
Four headings (plain bold text is fine; Heading 2 style is optional stretch):
- Project and format 1
- Copies and hardware
- Dress rehearsal notes
- Module 2 closing reflection and last fixes
Bullets under each heading are fine.
- {{code:sm2_vet_readiness_check}} is in {{code:sm2}} and names your Something Real project and format 1 type
- Editable source in {{code:sm2}}
- Publication copy in {{code:sm2}} (PDF / MP4 / MP3)
- Hardware start-up tested: yes/no
- Print backup only if slides or infographic (skip print for video or audio)
- Three short closing bullets plus last fixes with owner and rough timing
Follow the steps for your platform below. Your teacher will mark confirmed or needs-fix while circulating.
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