Anote's Academy: Practical Presentation Resource Guide

Documentation with MkDocs

Prerequisites

• Python 3.7+
• pip package manager
• Basic Markdown knowledge

Installation & Setup

1. Install MkDocs:

   pip install mkdocs
   

2. Create a new MkDocs project:

   mkdocs new ai-academy-docs
   cd ai-academy-docs
   

3. Install a theme (optional but recommended):

   pip install mkdocs-material
   

4. Configure mkdocs.yml:

   site_name: AI Academy Documentation
   theme:
     name: material
   nav:
     - Home: index.md
     - Courses:
         - Introduction to AI: courses/intro.md
         - Machine Learning Basics: courses/ml_basics.md
   

5. Create documentation files:

   - `docs/index.md` (homepage)
   - `docs/courses/intro.md`
   - `docs/courses/ml_basics.md`
   

Sample Documentation Structure

ai-academy-docs/
├── docs/
│   ├── index.md
│   └── courses/
│       ├── intro.md
│       └── ml_basics.md
├── mkdocs.yml

Deploying Documentation

• Local preview:

  mkdocs serve
  

  Visit http://127.0.0.1:8000 to preview.

• Build static site:

  mkdocs build
  

Powerpoints with Gamma

Prerequisites

• Gamma account (https://gamma.app)
• Internet browser

Step-by-Step Creation Process

1. Log in to Gamma.
2. Create a new presentation:

   - Click “New Presentation.”
   - Choose a template (e.g., “Course Intro” or “Lesson Slides”).
   

3. Customize slides:

   - Add AI Academy branding (logo, colors).
   - Insert course title, objectives, and key points.
   - Use Gamma’s AI-powered design suggestions for layout.
   

4. Save and export:

   - Export as PDF or share a live link with students.
   

Presentation Examples

• Course Intro:

    - Title slide with course name and instructor.
    - Overview slide with syllabus.
    - Learning outcomes slide.
  

• Lesson Slides:

    - Concept explanation slides.
    - Code example slides.
    - Quiz or discussion prompt slides.
  

It helps to use consistent fonts and colors aligned with AI Academy branding.