--- description: Create presentation slides for a lecture --- # Create Slides Generate presentation slides for teaching a course topic using the Quarto RevealJS format. ## Interactive Workflow This command uses a numbered-option interactive workflow to gather requirements and create lecture slides. ### Step 1: Course Detection Automatically detect the course based on the current working directory path: - Check if the path contains `uc-bana-4080` → BANA 4080 - Check if the path contains `uc-bana-6043` → BANA 6043 - Check if the path contains `uc-bana-7075` → BANA 7075 **If course detected:** ``` Detected course: BANA [X] from directory path Proceeding with [Course Name]... ``` **If no course detected:** ``` Unable to detect course from directory path. Which course are these slides for? [1] BANA 4080 (Intro to Data Mining - Undergraduate) [2] BANA 6043 (Statistical Computing - Graduate) [3] BANA 7075 (ML in Business - Graduate) Please select an option by number: ``` Load the appropriate course profile. ### Step 2: Chapter Input Ask which chapters the slides should cover: ``` Which chapters should these slides cover? (Provide chapter numbers or names, e.g., "Chapters 7-9" or "Control Flow, Functions") ``` Read the specified chapters if available to analyze content and extract key concepts. ### Step 3: Week Number Ask what week these slides are for: ``` What week number are these slides for? (Used for filename: w[X]_tuesday.qmd) ``` ### Step 4: Dataset Confirmation Present the dataset plan: ``` Dataset plan for demonstrations: I'll use the primary dataset from the chapter readings for live coding examples. [1] Accept this dataset [2] Specify a different dataset Please select an option: ``` If option [2], ask: ``` Please specify which dataset to use for demonstrations: ``` ### Step 5: Present Slide Outline Analyze the chapters and present a proposed outline: ``` Based on [chapters specified], here's the proposed slide outline: Opening & Agenda (5 minutes) ├── Week overview and learning objectives └── Connection to course progression Review & Warm-Up (10-15 minutes) ├── Previous week concept review └── Think-pair-share connection activity Main Content (35-45 minutes) ├── [Concept 1 Title] │ └── Interactive Activity: [Activity description] ├── [Concept 2 Title] │ └── Hands-On Demo: [Demo description] └── [Concept 3 Title] └── Interactive Activity: [Activity description] Wrap-Up (10-15 minutes) ├── Key takeaways ├── Thursday lab preview └── Q&A [1] Accept this outline and generate slides [2] Request changes to outline Please select an option: ``` If option [2], ask: ``` What changes would you like to make to the outline? ``` Then regenerate the outline and present again. ### Step 6: Save Location When user accepts the outline, ask where to save: ``` Where should I save the slides? [Suggested: Look for slides/ directory or current working directory] Please provide the directory path (or press Enter to use suggested path): ``` ### Step 7: Generate Slides **For BANA 4080 slides:** 1. Read the template file at `/Users/b294776/Desktop/UC/uc-bana-4080/planning/templates/tuesday_slide_template.qmd` 2. Follow the structure exactly as defined in the template 3. Replace all `[PLACEHOLDERS]` with appropriate content based on: - Chapters/readings specified - Week number - Dataset selected - Course profile requirements 4. Create interactive think-pair-share activities (3-4 minimum) 5. Include hands-on demonstrations with business context 6. Add appropriate timers with unique IDs 7. Generate visualizations using Mermaid diagrams or Python code where applicable 8. Save as `w[X]_tuesday.qmd` in specified directory **For BANA 6043 and 7075 slides:** 1. Use general slide template structure from `content-templates/templates.md` 2. Adapt to graduate level and course-specific context 3. Follow course profile standards 4. Save in specified directory ### Step 8: Post-Generation Notes After saving the slides, provide notes about elements requiring attention: ``` ✅ Slides created successfully! Location: [full path to created file] 📋 Action Items: The following elements may need your attention: Images Needed: - [List any image placeholders with slide numbers] - Suggested sources: Create with Mermaid, generate with Python, or source from [suggestions] Visualizations Created: - [List Mermaid diagrams or Python-generated visualizations included] Custom Content: - [Any sections that may need customization based on specific context] Next steps: 1. Review the slides in your editor 2. Add or create any required images 3. Test render the .qmd file to HTML 4. Review interactive elements and timers ``` ## What the Agent Does The course-architect agent will: **Analysis Phase:** - Load appropriate course profile based on selection - Read and analyze specified chapters to extract key concepts - Identify 3-4 core concepts for gentle introduction - Map business applications and real-world relevance - Plan hands-on demonstration opportunities **Outline Design Phase:** - Design 3-4 think-pair-share activities with business scenarios - Create 1-2 hands-on demonstrations for immediate success - Develop progressive concept flow from familiar to sophisticated - Plan Thursday lab connections and motivation - Present outline for user approval **Content Generation Phase:** - For BANA 4080: Read and use the actual template file - Generate slides following the exact structure required - Fill all placeholders with specific, contextual content - Create business scenarios that students find relatable - Develop code demonstrations (using chapter datasets) - Design timer activities with unique IDs - **Prefer Mermaid diagrams or Python-generated visualizations** over external images - Add speaker notes for instructor guidance **Quality Assurance:** - Verify all placeholders are replaced - Ensure 3-4 interactive activities included - Confirm business context is present throughout - Validate structure matches template requirements - Check that timing adds up to 60-75 minutes - Note any image placeholders that need attention ## Course-Specific Requirements ### BANA 4080 (Undergraduate) - **Template:** Must use the provided template file exactly - **Duration:** 60-75 minutes total - **Structure:** Opening (5 min) + Review (10-15 min) + Main Content (35-45 min) + Wrap-Up (10-15 min) - **Interactive Activities:** Minimum 3-4 think-pair-share activities with timers - **Hands-On Demos:** 1-2 live coding demonstrations using chapter datasets - **Tone:** Gentle introduction, business-focused, success-oriented - **Philosophy:** First exposure to concepts before readings and Thursday lab - **Visualizations:** Prefer Mermaid diagrams and Python-generated charts ### BANA 6043 & 7075 (Graduate) - **Structure:** Flexible based on course needs - **Tone:** More formal, assumes stronger technical background - **Examples:** Advanced business applications, research scenarios - **Complexity:** Higher mathematical rigor and conceptual depth ## Skills Available to Agent The agent has access to: - **pedagogy**: Presentation and lecture design principles, gentle introduction strategies - **content-templates**: Slide structure patterns - **courses/bana-4080**: BANA 4080 course profile and standards - **courses/bana-6043**: BANA 6043 course profile - **courses/bana-7075**: BANA 7075 course profile ## Output A complete Quarto RevealJS presentation (.qmd format) including: - YAML header with RevealJS configuration - Professional title slide with background image - Opening and agenda slides - Previous week review section with interactive activity - Main content sections with business context - Interactive think-pair-share activities with timers - Hands-on demonstrations with code - Mermaid diagrams or Python-generated visualizations (preferred over external images) - Key takeaways and Thursday lab preview - Wrap-up and Q&A slides - Speaker notes for instructor guidance - Appropriate complexity for student level - Realistic time estimates (60-75 minutes total) **Post-Generation Notes:** The agent will provide a list of any image placeholders, visualization elements created, and items requiring instructor attention before finalizing the slides.