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Creating an Effective PowerPoint
What to do when planning a presentation
Ms. SlosserPost Secondary Prep
Your Thoughts
Take a minute and answer the questions in your journals:
1. What goes through your mind when you are asked to give a presentation?
2. What are trademarks of good presenters?
3. Of bad presenters?
Different Styles of Presenting
Speech without visual aidesActing out a situationHolding up a poster and talking (before
technology allowed for better)PowerPoints!!!
We will be focusing on how to improve your Presentation Skills while using PowerPoint.
Before…
Have a plan of attackOrganize your informationKnow the material2
Where do I begin?
What Not to Do
The slides will show common mistakes
Parrot PowerPoint3
This is when you have too many words written on each slide, and you stand in front of your audience reading word-for-word from the slide.
The audience will see more of your back then of your presentation.
You cannot make any changes if you are simply reading word-for-word.
What if someone has a question?
Can you read this?Can you read this?
Small fontSmall font
ColorColor Script lettersScript letters
Spelling and Grammar3
Evey errer is distraktingU R a professional, use professional txt.Punctuation! It matters?
Animation3
Movable type that flies inSpeed that goes with animationImages that move too much
CohesionCohesion22
o Everything must fit togetherEverything must fit together
o Images, Images, texttext, and background, and background
o Consistency mattersConsistency matters
Visual Aids are Good but…
Must match topic2
Shouldn’t distract2
Be cohesive2
Enhance your presentation
If You Don’t Believe Me
Watch this:How Not to Use PowerPoint1
What to Do
Know the material3
Concise 5-7 word bullet points3
Make it readable3 Images that relate2
Include title and conclusionPresent to audienceEDIT!3
Present the Material
Look at the audienceSpeak clearlyAnswer any questionsEngage the audience2
Smile!
Things to Remember
Any distraction hurts your presentationPractice with someone beforeTime yourself3
PowerPoint is a visual aide, you’re the presenter
To Recap
What are some do’s and don'ts of PowerPoint Presentations?
Sources
1. McMillan, Don. “Life After Death by PowerPoint.” Youtube.com. 24 Oct. 2010
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpvgfmEU2Ck&feature=related
2. McRitchie, Jeff. “Do’s and Don’ts of Effective Presentations.” Ezine Articles. 20 Oct.
2010 http://ezinearticles.com/?Dos-and-Donts-of-Effective-Presentations&id=1001347
3. Wuorio, Jeff. “Presenting with PowerPoint: 10 Do’s and Don’ts.” Microsoft Business . 20 Oct. 2010 http://www.microsoft.com/business/en-us/resources/technology/business- software/powerpoint-tips.aspx#Powerpointtips
Don’t Forget to Cite Your Sources!
Images: Provided by Microsoft 2003 ClipArt.