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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.