Making Good Making Good PowerPoint PowerPoint
Presentations into Presentations into Outstanding OnesOutstanding Ones
AGRI 196
Spring 2004
Think of a great Think of a great presentation you presentation you
witnessed witnessed Why was it great?What did the speaker do ?What techniques did he/she use?What was the format of the
presentation?
But first, a little quiz…But first, a little quiz…
The objectives of your The objectives of your presentation should presentation should
include:include: A. The material you have decided to cover B. What you want your audience to listen
to C. What you as a speaker want to get out
of the presentation D. What you want your audience to know
and do at the end of the presentation
The two main things to The two main things to focus on when focus on when
preparing a preparing a Presentation are:Presentation are:
A. Subject and audienceB. Format and room arrangementC. Timing and visual aidsD. Beginning and Conclusion
People tend to People tend to remember those points remember those points
that are covered:that are covered:A. Mostly in the middleB. Only at the endC. Throughout the presentationD. At the beginning and end
The primary reason for The primary reason for using A/V aids is to:using A/V aids is to:
A. Help keep the speaker on trackB. Highlight and emphasize key
pointsC. Switch from audio to visual
stimulationD. Establish rapport with the
audience
Which has the most Which has the most impact on your impact on your
audience:audience:A. BodyB. VoiceC. ContentD. Attitude
The single most The single most important voice important voice
element in giving a element in giving a presentation is: presentation is:
A. Breathing regularlyB. Pacing correctlyC. Inflecting naturallyD. Pausing appropriately
Now, let’s take a look Now, let’s take a look at an Informational at an Informational
Presentation Checklist.Presentation Checklist.
IT Presentation IssuesIT Presentation Issues
Why use Presentation software?
Amount of information
Font
Color
Extras
Examples
Why use PowerPoint?Why use PowerPoint?
Reach different learning styles
Reinforce key information
Give clear prompts and keeps speaker on track
Move presentation directly to your web site
Serves as Ockham’s razor
Amount of informationAmount of information
Ockham’s razor: “entities are not to be multiplied beyond necessity”
Rule of Thumb: Less is more No more than 6 words per line.No more than 6 lines per slide.
What do I really want them to know?
What can they see / read / take in?
Why use PowerPoint?Why use PowerPoint?
PowerPoint allows me to reach students of different learning styles because it adds a visual element to my oral presentation. This is especially important because today’s students seem to be more visual than other generations.
It helps reinforce the key information in my presentation and keeps student interest focused on the front of the room.
It allows me to give students clear prompts for their assignments, especially in-class assignments. They can always look up to refocus their attention to the assigned task.
A PowerPoint presentation can be moved directly to your web site so that students can look at it again after class and as many times as they want.
It serves as Ockham’s razor by helping me structure my thoughts.
Why use PowerPoint?Why use PowerPoint?
Reach different learning styles
Reinforce key information
Give clear prompts and keeps speaker on track
Move presentation directly to your web site
Serves as Ockham’s razor
Font Font
Choose font size and type for your
particular context.
Use same font for continuity.
Use 2 contrasting fonts to organize
information, for emphasis.
-- Comic Sans & Arial --
Font: LegibilityFont: Legibility
Which is easier to read?
ALL CAPS or Upper & Lower case
Font: Type StyleFont: Type Style
SerifWhich of these is easier to read?
(Times New Roman 36)
Sans SerifWhich of these is easier to read?
(Arial 32)
Font: SizeFont: Size 12: Read this.
20: Read this.
32: Read this. 36: Read this. 40: Read this. 44: Read this.
60: Read this.
Font: ColorFont: Color
Uses: contrast, emphasis, interest
Contrast between text & background-- computer projection often uses a dark background with light text-- overhead projector: light background, dark text
ColorColor
Uses: contrast, emphasis, interest
Contrast between text & background-- computer projection: dark background, light text-- overhead projector: light background, dark text
light background, dark text
Font: ColorFont: Color
Use a consistent color scheme for continuity.
Avoid reds & greens.
Use color sparingly for emphasis.
Don’t get carried away!
Extras: Extras: Pictures & Pictures & AnimationAnimation
EZ to Use Graphing EZ to Use Graphing FunctionFunction
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10
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30
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F A B C D F16 41 49 43 22 A B C D F16 41 49 43 22
ImagesImages
Generate interest
Illustrate points
Decorate
Content
Font Color
Amount Extras
Visual Literacy
Visual LiteracyVisual Literacy
Russia: Russia: From Empire to FederationFrom Empire to Federation
Expand on ideas Expand on ideas introduced by imagesintroduced by images
Russia: Russia: From Empire to FederationFrom Empire to Federation
You can introduce text You can introduce text or images one by oneor images one by one
Be careful, don’t overdo it.Stick to one animation type Practice until you are smooth
Public Speaking Rule 1: Public Speaking Rule 1: Know Your SubjectKnow Your Subject
Public Speaking Rule 2: Public Speaking Rule 2: Know Your AudienceKnow Your Audience
Don’t Get Carried Don’t Get Carried Away…Away…
…with animations…with sounds…with slide transitions…with clip art…with pictures…lots of text…with all the bells and whistles
Remember the KIS Remember the KIS PrinciplePrinciple
Keep it Simple
And…
Don’t forget…Don’t forget…
Practice to a live audience and ask for feedback
Practice your slide transitions in PowerPoint
Don’t memorize your speech, but use the slides to guide you through your talk each time.
Paraphrase, don’t read slides to us, it’s boooooooooooooring.
And now, are there any And now, are there any questions…?questions…?
If not, let’s take a look at the assignment.