creating an effective power point presentation
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Week 4-Power Point PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Creating an Effective PowerPoint Presentation
By: Linda Stoecklin
Sharing Tool: slideshare
Today…
We will be focusing on how to create an effective PowerPoint for our next class project.
Your mission:
You are a travel agent, trying to convince your audience to take this trip to your favorite destination.
You will be using PowerPoint and slideshare (www.slideshare.net) for this project, or a
predesigned template if desired.
Things to remember…
Know your topic, this is your presentation Be organized and consistent Practice and be sure how to pronounce the
words you are using Use handouts, create a travel brochure Know your audience and thank them for
listening Have fun!
Images
Your eyes are the gateway to your mind. Images are communication. Use photos rather than clip art. One image per page and leave white space. Make sure the pictures are consistent with your theme.Pictures can provide information. http://images.google.com
Transition from slide to slide
As in writing, make sure that the audience sees a clear and comprehensible transition.
Your first slide needs to introduce your topic Place your least important slide in the middle
of the presentation. End with a question and answer slide, allow
time for this.
Font
Do not use more than 2 fonts from the same type face family
Decorative fonts need to align with the theme of your presentation
Serif fonts are highly readable and allow for ease of eye movement, e.g. Comic Sans
– http://www.urbanfonts.com/fonts/serif-fonts.htm
DO NOT USE ALL CAPITAL LETTERS
Make sure the font is not too large or too small
Clarity of Color
Use light on dark or dark on light Black ink on a white background is most readable Deep shades of blue and green are good
backgrounds, they are calming and cool Yellow letters on blue background is a compelling
combination www.colormatters.com/colortheory.html http://www.smiletemplates.com/free-templates/
powerpoint-templates/0.html
Body Language
Maintain eye contact with your audience Speak clearly, do not mumble Do not fidget, move around or act silly Be confident and proud, this your work Stay calm and do not be this person
Question and Answer Time
References
Open Your Mind image taken from:http://www.medicaldentalfs.com/uploads/Image/OpenYourMind.jpg
Color Wheel image taken from:http://www.wetcanvas.com/Articles2/19957/674/images/colorwheel.gif
Nervous Presenter image taken from:http://www.bobinoz.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/nervous.jpg
Q and A image taken from:http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_WsE6M_RjBIY/SEtSWuqjj2I/AAAAAAAAKGE/O6tJKRP1Gyo/s400/QA.jpg