Multimedia Presentations Tips for success!

First things First When is it appropriate to use PPT?

Questions to Consider: Are there visual elements I would like to show? What is the BEST method to teach this topic? Will a PPT help students understand the content?

If a PPT is the Best Route… Follow good PPT Practices!

Text Fonts AVOID ALL UPPER CASE LETTERS Avoid italics Do not use too much boldface Avoid using too many fonts Use solid rather than outline fonts Use Arial instead of Times New Roman shadow Use drop shadow to emphasize letters

Text Lines Keep text short and simple –(36 words, 6 lines, 6 words per line) Put plenty of space between lines of text Use flush left for easy reading Avoid full justification: align text on left

Bullets Avoid Using Too Many Bullet Points In A Row

Bullets Use 3-5 bullets per slide Use one line of text per bullet Consider using clipart for bullets Consider using progressive disclosure Consider using progressive disclosure – of points (build) –with the current point highlighted

Transitions Never introduce the first or title slide with a transition Avoid too many different types Use to create appropriate effect…. “View/Slide Sorter/Transitions/Builds”

Next Point Wipe Left to Right

Previous Point Wipe Right to Left

Show Detail ZOOM IN

Show General ZOOM OUT

Smooth Transition Rain/Fade/Dissolve

New Topic Fade to Black/Blinds

Animation Limit to providing highlights or emphasis Consider sliding text bullets Use to show change, movement or progress Use to show dynamic concepts or objects in motion “Insert/Picture/Clipart or From File” “Slide Show/Custom Animations”

Sound Use to create a mood Use to accentuate points Use for sound effects Use to create a sense of unity Connect to certain images or bullets Develop “Custom Animations”

Colors Keep colors simple and limited to 3 to 4 per presentation Use solid colors rather than patterns or shading Use consistent colors throughout the presentation “Format/Slide Color Scheme or Background”

Colors Use solid colors rather than patterns or shading

Colors Use consistent colors throughout the presentation

Color Selection Use contrasting colors Light on Dark Dark on Light

Colors Avoid Red/Green Color Combinations (Color Blind)

Clipart/Graphics Use when appropriate to the message: –to capture attention and clarify points, –to explain, –to describe, –to show relationships Be consistent in the type of image used (e.g., color, line, drawings, photos) Use Microsoft Clipart Online if you get stuck!

Slide Masters Use when you want each title or slide to show similar –font, –borders, –Graphics “View/Masters/Slide or Title Master”

Pro Tips Use Shift B or W Shift B=Black Screen Shift W=White Screen –Keeps the focus on YOU!

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