The power of Power pointSilvia Sowa

Power Point is a common and

easy tool nowadays.

Nevertheless, there have to be

guidelines in order to create

effective presentations.

For getting the most out of this For getting the most out of this

program, we must follow a

process, organize, revise, test,

proof, review and finally present.

For this the going DEAPR

process is the most adequate.

Limit topic

Establish goals according to topic

Organize information (divide) Organize information (divide)

Establish your “concept” before next step

Plan your possible interactions or animation

• Prepare your drafts, based on concept

• Design elements, complements, shapes, etc.

• Insert images and text verifying that you are

working:working:

• Consistently

• Organized

• With sense, harmony, and creativity

• Plan animation patterns, fonts, colors, etc.

• Try to keep content simple, but with meaning

• Avoid over use of animation and text

• Size for text is 28 and 36 or more for titles

• Use no more than 6-7 lines of text per slide

• Include your personal data or information• Include your personal data or information

• Never read or “parrot” a presentation

• Rehearse before presenting - make pauses

• Analyze audience, content, time, etc.

• Revise, revise, revise…follow GOING DEAPR • Revise, revise, revise…follow GOING DEAPR

process

Going DEAPR processGoing DEAPR processGoing DEAPR processGoing DEAPR process

DESIGN

ENCODE

ASSEMBLE

PUBLISH

REVISENext….

The most important advice is

to get involved

with the planning, designing with the planning, designing

and presentation…

And mostly enjoy the whole process!