death by powerpoint - avoiding a classroom tragedy
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This is a presentation I created for a workshop for teachers on presentation design.TRANSCRIPT
Death By PowerPointAvoiding a ClassroomTragedy
Lucas Gillispie
The Problem:
How to identify the symptoms ofPresentation-Induced Cerebral Necrosis
(or “Death By PowerPoint”)
Telling Stories:
Storytelling
Early Versions of PowerPoint
When did “story” become synonymous with “fiction?”
Remember Show and Tell?
“Conceptual Age”
Teach Their Left and Right Brains
Your Students May Revolt
Questions:
Ask yourself:
What’s the point?
…because that’s what your students will ask.
Would a handout work better?
Can your studentsread and listen at the same time?
Is this slide really necessary?
Is what’s important, obvious?
Is my messageconsistent?
When you are done with your presentation,
will your students see the big picture?
Used well…Words + Pictures = Powerful
Tips:
It’s OK NOT to use PowerPoint
Plan your presentationaway from your computer.
Simplicity is good.
Surprise Them!
Relate!
Emotion!
Slide Design:
Design your slides for this kid.
Rule of Thirds
Empty spaceis OK!
Reduce Noise
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