Key Words Only! You are the most important visual. As such, you should stand to the left of the visual (from the audience’s perspective). This is because audiences in the Western hemisphere read from the left to right. Pictures are worth a thousand words. They are more interesting than the text alone and can help boost retention.

Key Words Only! You are the most important visual. As such, you should stand to the left of the visual (from the audience’s perspective). This is because audiences in the Western hemisphere read from the left to right. Pictures are worth a thousand words. They are more interesting than the text alone and can help boost retention.

You are the most important visual. As such, you should stand to the left of the visual (from the audience’s perspective). This is because audiences in the Western hemisphere read from the left to right. Pictures are worth a thousand words. They are more interesting than the text alone and can help boost retention.

Visuals You! Pictures Key Words

The Rules Big Simple Clear Consistent

Color Clarity Meaning

Color Clarity Meaning

Color Clarity Meaning

Pictures Size Clarity Explanation!

The Philly Phanatic

Data Big Simple Clear Consistent

Voluntary and Compliance Market Size VoluntaryCompliance ∞10

Final Notes Big Simple Clear Consistent

Big Can the whole class see it? Title: 44 point Text: 32 point

Simple You are most important, not the slide Slide = organization and outside sources You = important stuff

Clear Easy to read or see Simple to understand YOU add the detail

Consistent Do I need to say this again?

You You are the focus Powerpoint is an aid It is not a crutch

Using Powerpoint Adding slides Choosing designs Choosing layouts

Adding Slides Insert  New Slide Ctrl+M

Choosing designs Format  Slide design Design Templates – consistent font, background, and style Color Schemes – consistent colors Animation Schemes – consistent animations

Choosing Layouts Format  Slide Layout Pick the picture you like! Also, Insert

Playing the Slideshow View  Slideshow F5, to start from beginning Shift+F5, to start from the current slide ESC, to get out

Instructions Read the situation described carefully. What type of computer, input devices, output devices, and software will be most useful in this situation? Remember to use specific names of devices, the types of software used (not the brand names). Also remember to EXPLAIN all ideas – why have you chosen all of these things?

Situation: Last Midterm! Situation: A small convenience store needs a computer system to keep track of incoming goods, the prices of all of the goods, and the sales made. It should also help the workers at the store work more quickly.