The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: PowerPoint Basics Joanne Gilden, PBGR Coordinator
POWERPOINT CAN HIDE THE ABSENCE OF THINKING
We all have seen a bad PPT Avoid: too much text too many bullets crazy animations and transitions poor contrast in colors
This is a real slide from a Professor It has some ISSUES. Try to list them!!
Response to Intervention RTI allows for differentiation in teaching strategy, which is important in order to properly and effectively address diverse learners in an inclusive academic supportive environment. RTI requires evidence-based change in instruction necessary for proper implementation of a program. Instructors must monitor progress frequently through various assessments and data assembly. Instructor and RTI specialist can establish three tiers: tier one: universal tier two: targeted group tier three: individual Assignment for 12/22: Read Chisholm 43-52, 78-91, RTI Quiz for 12/23 RTI allows for differentiation in teaching strategy, which is important in order to properly and effectively address diverse learners in an inclusive academic supportive environment. RTI requires evidence-based change in instruction necessary for proper implementation of a program. Instructors must monitor progress frequently through various assessments and data assembly. Instructor and RTI specialist can establish three tiers: tier one: universal tier two: targeted group tier three: individual Assignment for 12/22: Read Chisholm 43-52, 78-91, RTI Quiz for 12/23
So, what are the problems? on your laptop, you can read the yellow text on a screen, it disappears... too much text animation and color change distracting assignment is 11 font – you can read it now, but not on a screen!
and some have poor choice of font color.
A bright color on a dark background is often better
Than a dark color on a light background
AND THIS JUST HURTS TOO MUCH – DO NOT USE IT!
The background of the next slide.... more interesting than subject matter words cut off the background is not the star and it really is not connected to project, so distracting
Of course... This is... Use your favorite colors because it shows your character Use your favorite colors because it shows your character Any color will look great in every room for every presentation Any color will look great in every room for every presentation Colors add to the excitement Colors add to the excitement Honestly, how many people are colorblind? Honestly, how many people are colorblind? GOODBADUGLY
FONT is... FONT is important FONT is important (32) FONT is important (24) FONT is important (18) Font is important (12) Stick with simple! No script. 32 font like this. FONT is important FONT is important (32) FONT is important (24) FONT is important (18) Font is important (12) Stick with simple! No script. 32 font like this.
But, Fonts MUST be legible!
What font should you use? SIMPLE is best! AAVOID the dramatic!
Helvetica works well Neutral and simple Easy to read if non-bold Who uses it? Staples, Jeep, Toyota, American Airlines
Gill Sans Clean and readable
Rockwell powerful and bold good for headlines
Arial simply simple UPS likes it!
COLOR OF FONT
Color of FontCololColorCo Use a contrasting color Use color to highlight an important point - but it has to be important Avoid changing all of your colors or styles!!!
TEXT
SO... A lot of people when they present are very nervous, so it is great to write down as much as you can on your slide so if you forget, you can read it off of the slide. It also gives you the opportunity to show off your vocabulary as you now have a “plethora” of words to use. Of course, you must make sure that you make sense in whatever you say on a slide as judges can get very confused very quickly. Of course, you might also get confused too... And this can happen if the bells ring during your presentation. So it is important to make sure you know where you are and a slide with all the info on it is the right way to go... Just in case... You never know... Whatever, it is up to you! Remember pictures are really nice. You know the saying of... Who was it? “A picture is worth a thousand words???” Do I need to cite that??? Oops, bell just rang. Hey I am running out of space I better change the font size.
DO NOT FILL A SLIDE WITH TEXT! BORING HARD TO READ AUDIENCE READING NOT LISTENING TO YOU!! YOU ARE IMPORTANT
USE CONSISTENT BULLET POINTS
And please, Pay attention to spacing after the bullet keep your text in line And keep your first letter small or cap it – but have all text start the same!
ANIMATION
WAIT, I AM NOT DONE... ANIMATION
ANIMATION IS FUN, BUT NOT APPROPRIATE FOR YOUR AUDIENCE
WHAT TO CONSIDER? Use consistent transition (simple fade is fine) Keep transitions short Avoid sound – no need for it here Do not have to use transition at all
What did you think about that?
DO NOT DO it, PLEASE... SAVE YOUR AUDIENCE!
Thoughts? second graph better make sure audience can read it
Does color add to the chart? sometimes l
Spelling and Grammar PROOF slides! speling mistakes use of repeated words boring Grammer errors Believe it or not, some people spell their names wrong on the intro slide! READ SLIDES OUT LOUD WHEN PROOFING!
Effective use of your slides PPT a visual aid, not a product do not read – bullet info use pictures when you can use consistent format how many? time yourself
Sources or Citations Cite sources used at the end of presentation GOODBADUGLY
Please watch the following You tube video. What not to do in a PPT! Please watch the following You tube video. What not to do in a PPT!
Now, you have all done PPTs before BUT, I still see complete sentences. PPTs should NEVER have complete sentences, unless you are using a quote. And for SP, you really should not be using quotes. This is an oral exhibition, not a reading or writing exhibition.
So, When you finish a first draft PPT, put it away for a week. Then, start practicing with PPT, and you will see ways to cut it down. HAVE FUN! This is the easy part.