By Ms. Chan Name of Class, Date The Effective PowerPoint

Outline #1 Organize#2 Create#3 Deliver ++

Start with the End in Mind   Why do you exist?   What is your purpose today? #1 Organize:

Know Your Audience   What do they know?   What don’t they know?   What is relevant and interesting to them? #1 Organize:

Give it Structure   Start with an outline   Start with a “hook” (visual, example, story) #1 Organize:

Backgrounds & Colours   Use one background only   Use the same colours and fonts for: Titles of slides Main text Sub-bullets or captions #2 Create:

Caution: Text Overload   Point form only   1-2 lines per point   6 bullets per slide maximum   Use images instead of text wherever you can and explain #2 Create:

How Not to Write Bullet Points   When choosing a car, you will need to test drive it more than once and ask about all of the features that are included.   The best way to keep up to date on trends in the auto industry is to read magazines and visit dealerships often. #2 Create:

Effective Bullet Points   At the dealership: Test drive Ask about features   Stay up-to-date Magazines Frequent visits #2 Create:

  To catch your audience’s attention   Do not put images behind text! Can you see what I mean???   Do not underestimate the power of images Use of Images and Media #2 Create:

Flickr Creative Commons mmons/ mmons/ NOAA – wildlife and underwater photos Stock Xchg photos – a good variety Nations Illustrated – photos of various places m/ m/ Find Images and Media #2 Create: Photol.com – photos of many objects Pics4Learning – well organized images Images of Canada x-e.html x-e.html Behold Creative Commons – tool that searches for high quality Flickr items

Placement of Images Would you prefer this… #2 Create:

Placement of Images …Or this? #2 Create:

Placing Images   Tips: Use borders (if photos overlap) Leave some space around images Keep them large enough to see Explain each one when presenting #2 Create:

Using Transitions Use only ONE type… #2 Create:

…So you could use this…

…And this…

…And also this…

…And this too…

…And even this…

…Because they are the same type.

…But NOT this…

See what I mean?

Using Animations UUse only ONE type per page UUse only ONE animation per item KKeep it professional: Tidy Quick Simple DDon’t drive us crazy… #2 Create:

Using Animations Unprofessional… #2 Create:

Using Animations …Better #2 Create:

Using Animations Show images before your points or they will have less impact! #2 Create:

YOU do the Talking!   Your presentation DOES NOT do the talking for you!   Explain each bullet point with: Examples Stories Details Definitions #3 Deliver:

Example: Buying a Car   Think about the features you need   Compare prices at different dealerships   Allow plenty of time #3 Deliver:

Flaunt It   Show enthusiasm   Catch your audience’s attention   Know your stuff and be confident #3 Deliver:

Non-Verbals Matter   Maintain eye contact   Move naturally (you are NOT stuck to the floor!)   Try to smile   Be professional, honest, and polite #3 Deliver:

Be Sure To…   Check spelling and grammar   Check animations and transitions   Practice at least 3 times all the way through   Bring a back-up or USB   Reference sources #3 Deliver:

Put it All Together… Remember Remember… YOU are the presenter… …your slides are only sidekicks.

Questions?

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