How to be a Bad PowerPoint Presenter Top 10 Violations Eddie T.C. Lam, Ph.D. FAAHPERD

You Don’t Know My Name Either Violation 1 You Don’t Know My Topic You Don’t Know My Name Either Eddie T. C. Lam, Ph.D. 2018 ©

Violation 2 No contrast between the text and the background. I think I need to visit my eye doctor. Eddie T. C. Lam, Ph.D. 2018 ©

Violation 3 (B&W) Go to the basics, very basic! After seeing this, the creator of PowerPoint has just committed suicide. Eddie T. C. Lam, Ph.D. 2018 ©

Violation 4 Previous evaluation studies have primarily focused on program participants and program teachers. Nevertheless, parent observations and their opinions of program quality would also be fundamental for recognizing the merits, weaknesses, and future directions of programs. Numerous researchers (e.g., Deslandes & Potvin, 1999; Grolnick et al., 2000) have indicated that parental involvement in the education of their children is an important aspect of effective education programs from the elementary through high school years. Children often make better transitions in educational programs and have a more positive work orientation if their parents are more involved in their learning. Eddie T. C. Lam, Ph.D. 2018 ©

Violation 5 I know the slide is too “busy” . . . . . . don’t worry, I’m going to read it word for word. Audience: “Why don’t you just give me a copy of your PowerPoint and let me leave?” Eddie T. C. Lam, Ph.D. 2018 ©

Violation 6 I have a big house, but I like to stay in the small room. Mama Mia! The font size has to be at least this big (size 30). Eddie T. C. Lam, Ph.D. 2018 ©

Violation 7 (typos?) First of, I don’t know anything about grammar or spelling and there usage, or weather one thing is better then the others. All I know is that its to much and will effect my student’s. However, it will defiantly have no affect on me based off of my experience. Eddie T. C. Lam, Ph.D. 2018 ©

Violation 8 I am going to refer this information to the previous two slides, which relate to the next three slides after this slide, it is also associated with the slide before the two slides I mentioned . . . Have fun with the treasure hunt! Eddie T. C. Lam, Ph.D. 2018 ©

I want to show you my talent in using different fonts and colors. Violation 9 I want to show you my talent in using different fonts and colors. Eddie T. C. Lam, Ph.D. 2018 ©

Violation 10 Clip arts are fun . . . . . . . Hey! Are you listening to me??? Watch the chopper!! Eddie T. C. Lam, Ph.D. 2018 ©

This PowerPoint presentation is designed to provide hints for students/presenters who need to do a presentation in front of the audience. Comments? Suggestions? Eddie T. C. Lam, Ph.D. 2018 © Eddie T. C. Lam