How to give a PowerPoint Presentation?

By Aliona Sacali

Step 1:Research for your topic

Research - is an investigation into a subject in order to discover or revise facts, theories, applications, etc.

Types of research: Books Magazines, Journals Newspapers Web ( websites, blogs )

Step 2: Create an outline

Outline – is the base or foundation of your presentation.

Create an outline using word processor

software: Microsoft Word Notepad

Create an outline: A

A. Choose the structure of your presentation:

Chronological – explaining how something happened Spatial – for giving directions Causal – explaining cause, effect Problem, solution – describing a problem followed

by a solution to encourage action. Topical – for open ended topics

Create an outline: B

B. Organize your material

1. Introduction (opening)2. Stating the theme3. The body: - Clear main points - Repetition4. Conclusion

Step 4: Choosing design and color for background

Choosing design 1. Click “Design” tab on the top of the screen 2. Choose template depending on your theme. 3. Upload different theme designs available online if needed.

Choosing color Click “Design” tab, then “Colors” tab on the right

Dark colors – better to read, calming Warm colors – for graphical elements

Step 5: Font

Font size Titles and headlines 44 to 54 Regular text 24 to 32

Font Color Keep strong contact between the color of the background

and the text

Step 6: Include visuals

PicturesClick “Insert” tab, then click “picture” choose and uploadpicture from the library of your computer.

Links a Web Resource Type a word that you want to use as a link. Highlight the wordand click right. Choose “hyperlink” . Type or copy the link intothe pop up box. Click “ok”.

Graphs, chartsClick “Insert” tab , then click SmartArt or Chart , then fill in theInformation.

Step 7: Break down your message

Click on “Home” tab, then choose the tools from the “Paragraph” section.

Separate your main points and sub points by using:

Numbers Dots Squares Letters Checkmarks Dash lines Changing the font’s: size, color, boldness, underline

Step 8: Equipment

Make sure you have all of the needed equipment for presentation:

- Your presentation saved on memory card, flash drive- Digital Projector - Computer- Audio Equipment- Video Equipment (DVD player, video internet links, the

correct player to play them)

Preferences:

“Powerful Presentation” hand-out linked by the professor Heidi Schroeder

“Teaching an Learning with Technology” textbook Fourth Edition by Judy Lever-Duffy, Jean B. McDonald

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/ 

http://dictionary.reference.com/