Instructor Lesson Plan Format NOVA Guidelines for PowerPoint Training Presentations June 2, 2009 NOVA Training Rules

Please use this format and Slide Master to produce training packages. The NOVA Fire Departments have established guidelines for producing Training Packages. Please use this format and Slide Master to produce training packages. June 2, 2009 NOVA Training Rules

Power Point Guidelines: Use typeface or fonts that are readable, consistent, and large enough to read at a distance. June 2, 2009 NOVA Training Rules

Font size depends on the size of the presentation room and projection screen. One guideline is to never use less than a 24-point size. June 2, 2009 NOVA Training Rules

down and 6 words across the viewing area. This should be the rule, Follow the 6 X 6 Rule: Use a maximum of 6 lines down and 6 words across the viewing area. This should be the rule, not the exception. June 2, 2009 NOVA Training Rules

Limit the text to phrases, not complete sentences. The text helps the audience focus on the key points of the presentation. The oral presentation expands on these phrases. June 2, 2009 NOVA Training Rules

Create one heading for each slide or image. Expand with subheadings or illustrations such as graphs, charts, photographs, clipart. June 2, 2009 NOVA Training Rules

Keep the backgrounds simple so they do not conflict with the text or graphics. June 2, 2009 NOVA Training Rules

Use contrasting colors between backgrounds and text. Keep the background color compatible with the text and graphics Do not select colors that clash or distract the attention of the audience. June 2, 2009 NOVA Training Rules

the message that a slide or image is attempting to convey. Use effects (transitions and animations) sparingly because they can overpower the message that a slide or image is attempting to convey. June 2, 2009 NOVA Training Rules

Use variety in the composition of the various elements on slides or images by interspersing graphs, charts, photographs, and clipart to create interest. June 2, 2009 NOVA Training Rules

Use parallel structure on each slide or image: Start phrases with nouns Start bullets with verbs Make points easier to link together. June 2, 2009 NOVA Training Rules

Use handouts of slides or images as necessary. Handouts can be particularly helpful when presenting complex or detailed concepts. The audience can make appropriate notes. June 2, 2009 NOVA Training Rules

May be a download or provided by instructor at class. Using handouts can also become distractions by giving the audience something to look at other than the presentation. May be a download or provided by instructor at class. Reference: Fire and Emergency Services Instructor, 7th Edition June 2, 2009 NOVA Training Rules

Subject/Topic (NOVA manual subject) June 2, 2009 NOVA Training Rules

General – Everyone needs to know Firefighter – Tactics Level of instruction: General – Everyone needs to know Firefighter – Tactics Company Officer – Decision making Command Officer – Operation June 2, 2009 NOVA Training Rules

Reference materials: NOVA Manual Target audience: Fire department personnel Time frames: 20-30 minute block Resource requirements: Power Point overview of subject (10-40 slides) Performance objectives: Provide the student with an overview of the subject June 2, 2009 NOVA Training Rules

Lesson plan outline: Used to assist in making the power point presentation Outline major points: Example: Format p.333, Fire and Emergency Services Instructor, 7th Edition) June 2, 2009 NOVA Training Rules

Lesson plan application: If needed: Read specific sections in manual or required KSA's June 2, 2009 NOVA Training Rules

Lesson summary: Emphasize important, critical, key information from lesson and bring lesson to a close June 2, 2009 NOVA Training Rules

Ancillary reference materials: If needed, refer to NOVA Manual’s Information sheet Skill sheet, Worksheet Assignment sheet Command boards, Command sheets June 2, 2009 NOVA Training Rules

Quiz on subject/topic: 15-25 questions This is a sample format To help standardize use this Master Produced by: NOVA Training Committee June 2, 2009 NOVA Training Rules