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