How to: PowerPoint PowerPoint Tips
Overview Improving Retention Parts of a Presentation PowerPoint Design Tips Two Acronyms Conclusion
Improving Retention Presentation graphics, such as PowerPoint better understand what is heard by adding visual reinforcement.
Improving Retention 2 Retention rates: 10% of what they read 20% of what they hear 30% of what they see 70% of what they see and hear... PowerPoint can increase retention Speaking Guide
Parts of a Presentation Parts of a Presentation Introductory Slide Topics, or Objectives Body of Presentation One slide per objective or main idea Conclusion=recap, then make point
PowerPoint Design Tips 1 Dark backgrounds for projection, light backgrounds for printing. Contrast text color against background Never use red for font color: blurs. Limit each slide to 7 or less lines Limit each line to 7 or less words
PowerPoint Design Tips 2 Use large font sizes For projected presentations: san serif fonts For printed presentations: serif fonts Every slide should have a title. Every slide should convey one main point
Two Acronyms To Drive home your point: KIS CCC (Keep It Simple) (Clutter Creates Confusion)
Conclusion PowerPoint Follow this plan for better communication! Improves Retention Assists the speaker Parts of a Presentation Main points, speaker provides details PowerPoint Design Tips/Two Acronyms Follow this plan for better communication!