Overview

Tips for effective use

Use contracting colorsUse a big enough fontDon’t use moving textBlank the screenHave extra slides at the end of the presentation

In the classroom

Tips for effective use – Contrasting colorsThere needs to be a lot of contrast between

the text and the back groundUse a medium to dark blue background with

white or yellow lettersOr use a light back ground with dark letters

Dark backgroundWith white letters

Light back ground with dark letters

Tips for effective use – Font size

Use a big enough font sizeNeeds to be visible from the back of the roomDo a trail run before use

12 Pitch font may be to small

16 Pitch font

20 Pitch font

24 Pitch font28 Pitch font32 Pitch font

Tips for effective use- Don’t use moving text

When text comes on the screen we want people to be able to read it, and then refocus of the presenter

Moving text is hard to focus on

Tips for effective use – Blank the screen

If you want the screen to disappear to keep the audience focused on you

There are two ways to do it during your presentationTo get a black screen, just press the B keyTo get a white screen, just press the W keyTry it now

Tips for effect use – Have extra slides at the end

Having extra slides at the end prevents the screen from going to the program if by accident you advanced one too many time

The slides should be copies of the last slideAfter the last slide you should have a slide for

questions and answersThe very last slide should be blank

In the classroom

General Uses

Teacher Uses

Student Uses

In the classroom – General Uses

To motivate

To Captivate

To keep attention

To provide an alternative to text-based presentations

In the classroom – Teacher UsesTo introduce a unit

To provide background information

To model uses of presentation software

To bring other technologies into the classroom

In the classroom – Teacher UsesTo convey complex concepts

To assist learners with a variety of learning styles

To change the pace in the classroom

To help learners stay on track

To teach step-by-step process

In the classroom – Student Uses

To share new knowledge's with peers

To present information in a format other than a paper format

To complete an assignment creatively

In the classroom – Student Uses

To collaborate with fellow students

To utilize graphics, sounds, or movies to make a point

To create an electronic portfolio to show case their work

Conclusion

Tips for effective use

Use in the classroom

Conclusion

Tips for effective use

Use in the classroom

Question and answer