Download - How to make an effective presentation
Designing Effective“PowerPoint Presentations”
AGENDA
1Big
2Progressive
4Clear
7Summary
3Simple
6Final Words
5Consistent
Make It Big
Make it Big (TEXT)
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• This is Arial 18
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Make it Big (TEXT)
• This is Arial 12
• This is Arial 18
• This is Arial 24
• This is Arial 32
• This is Arial 36
• This is Arial 44
Too Small
Make it Big (How to Estimate)
2 m
Look at it from 2 metres away
Keep It Simple
SIMPLEKeep it
(Text)
• Too many colours
• Too Many Fonts and Styles
• The 6 x 7 rule
– No more than 6 lines per slide
– No more than 7 words per line
SIMPLEKeep it
(Text)
Instructional Technology:A complex integrated process involving people, procedures, ideas, devices, and organization, for analyzing problems and devising, implementing, evaluating, and managing solutions to those problems in situations in which learning is purposive and controlled(HMRS 5th ed.)
SIMPLEKeep it
(Text)
A process
involving people, procedures & tools
for solutions
to problems in learning
(HMRS 5th ed.)
Instructional Technology:
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SIMPLEKeep it
Art work may distract your audience
Artistry does not substitute for content
SIMPLEKeep it
Sound effects may distract too
Use sound only when necessary
(Sound)
SIMPLEKeep it
This transition is annoying not enchanting
“Appear” and “disappear” are better
(Transition)
SIMPLEKeep it
(Animation)
2 m
Simple & to the point
Make It Clear
All Capital Letters are Difficult to Read
Make it Clear
Upper and Lower Case Letters are easier
Make it Clear (Fonts)
Sanserif Z Serif Zclear busy
Make it Clear (Fonts)
Serif Fonts are Difficult to Read on Screen
Italics are Difficult to read on screen
Normal or bold fonts are clearer
Underline may signify hyperlink
Instead, use colours to emphasize
Make it Clear (Numbers)
1. Open the door of fridge
3. Close the door
2. Put the door of fridgeHow to put an elephant into a fridge
Use numbers for list with sequence For example:
Make it Clear (Numbers)
1. Open the door of the fridge
4. Close the door
3. Put the giraffe in
How to put a giraffe into a fridge
2. Take out the elephant
Make it Clear (Bullets)
Use bullets to show a list without
Priority
Sequence
Hierarchy……
Make it Clear (Colors)
Use contrasting colors
Light on dark vs dark on light
Use complementary colors
Make it Clear (Contrast)
Use Complementary Colors
Use contrasting colors
Light on dark vs dark on light
low contrast
high contrast
Make it Clear (Contrast)
Use Complementary Colors
Use contrasting colors
Light on dark vs dark on light
This is light on dark
Make it Clear (Contrast)
Use Complementary Colors
Use contrasting colors
Light on dark vs dark on light
This is light dark
Make it Clear (Contrast)
Use Complementary Colors
Use contrasting colors
Light on dark vs dark on light
These colors do not complement
Make it Clear (Contrast)
Use Complementary Colors
Use contrasting colors
Light on dark vs dark on light
These colors complement
Make it Clear (Size)
Size implies importance
Make it Clear (Size)
Size implies importance
Make it Clear (Focal Points)
Focal points direct attention
Make it Clear (Focal Points)
Focal points direct attention
Be Progressive
Complexity of Interactions
Mo
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of In
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uc
tion
Individual Pair Group
DirectInstruction
GuidedInquiry
DiscoveryLearning
Individual
Instructive
Tools
Individual
Constructive
Tools
Social
Constructive
Tools
Social
Communicative
Tools
Informational Tools
Types of Instructional Tools
Too many in one go!
Complexity of Interactions
Mo
de
of In
str
uc
tion
Individual Pair Group
DirectInstruction
GuidedInquiry
DiscoveryLearning
Individual
Instructive
Tools
Individual
Constructive
Tools
Social
Constructive
Tools
Social
Communicative
Tools
Informational Tools
Types of Instructional Tools
Progressive &
thus focused
Understanding Technology
Floppy disk
User interface
CPU
I/O Error
Backup system
Software
Mouse
Debugger
Function key
Main Storage
Too many &
not focused
Understanding Technology
Floppy disk
User interface
CPU
I/O Error
Backup system
Software
Mouse
Debugger
Function key
Main Storage
Progressive &
thus focused
Be Consistent
Differences draw attention
Difference may imply importance
Uses surprise to attract not distract
Be Consistent
Differences draw attention
Difference may imply importance
Uses surprise to attract not distract
Be Consistent
This tick draws attention
Differences draw attention
Difference may imply importance
o Uses surprise to attract not distract
Be Consistent
These differences distract!
• Differences draw attention
• Difference may imply importance
• Uses surprise to attract not distract
Be Consistent
This implies importance
• Differences draw attention
• Difference may imply importance
• Uses surprise to attract not distract
Be Consistent
Confusing differences!
• Differences draw attention
• Difference may imply importance
• Uses surprise to attract not distract
Be Consistent
This surprise attracts
• Differences draw attention
• Difference may imply importance
• Uses surprise to attract not distract
Be Consistent
These distract!
In SummaryBig
Simple
Clear
Progressive
Consistent
Some Final
Words
WHEN
Creating Text to support the communication
Pictures to simplify complex concepts
Animations for complex relationship
Visuals to support, not to distract
Sounds only when absolutely necessary
Think about the people in the back of the room when creating slides
WHEN
Presenting
Speak loudly and clearly with fluctuation
Direct your words to all aspects of the room
Maintain eye contact with your audience
Ask questions of your audience (if applicable)
Don’t read the slides word-for-word, use them for reference
Closing
Remarks
Practice your presentation before a neutral audience
Ask for feedback
Be particular about the time allotted for presentation
Leave time for questions
Thank You !
