Master Diver Lectures (Version 1 – June 2009)
Instructor Notes
A brief guide to using the ScotSAC Master
Diver Lecture Pack
1. Introduction
This lecture pack is designed to provide resources for teaching the ScotSAC
Master Diver lectures. It contains PowerPoint slides for each of the 8 lectures
and has been designed to cover the core subjects of each lecture in a
standardised way.
2. Availability
This resource is available free on CD to all ScotSAC branches. Branch
members may copy the CD as required for use by their members and
instructors. Student lecture notes are also available for free download on the
ScotSAC website
3. PowerPoint Presentation
Each lecture topic has an associated PowerPoint presentation with it. These
are laid out in a standardised format. This includes an overview of the lecture,
key lecture topics with bulleted expansion points, appropriate diagrams and a
lecture summary. Many of the slides are animated so they have been
provided in a non-editable format. As the presentations contain multiple
animations, they are not suitable for printing onto acetate.
It is vital that the PowerPoint files are run in MS PowerPoint 2003. Other
versions will cause problems with the animation and picture formatting. A
copy of PowerPoint 2003 Viewer is available on the CD and does not require
a licence. This viewer may be installed on computers in
addition to other full versions of MS PowerPoint. Get viewer here.
4. Key points on use of presentation
There are a number of key points the presenter should be aware of when
using this resource.
All Powerpoint files have been password protected. To run correctly, simply
click ‘READ ONLY’ when prompted for password.
Many of the slides are animated – often bullet points will come in one at a
time to allow the presenter to reinforce each point. They are progressed by
clicking the mouse, or pressing the appropriate key on the keyboard.
Additionally, there are a number of animated diagrams. These will either
appear on a timed delay, or on next mouse click as appropriate.
One problem with using standardised slides is the difficulty in telling when you
have come to the end of a particular slide. Blue arrows will appear in the
bottom right hand corner of each slide once the last bullet
point has appeared. On the next click, the presentation will
progress to the next slide.
5. Lecture Notes
Also included on the CD is an updated set of Master Diver lecture notes to
accompany the Powerpoint lecture series. These are provided in PDF format
and a licence free copy of Adobe Reader is included for your convenience.
The lecture notes are also available to download.
6. Feedback
ScotSAC welcome feedback from Branches on any aspect of the lectures and
lecture notes. This will enable any changes to be incorporated in future
versions. A structured feedback form has been included on the CD for return
to ScotSAC Headquarters.
We hope you find these new training materials a valuable resource for the
delivery of Master Diver training. Feedback Form.
If you prefer the simpler life just write us a nice email explaining what you think is wrong / unclear / not-very-well-explained or whatever.
Send this email to feedback@scotsac.com
Safe Diving
ScotSAC National Diving Council 2009 |
