The Ultimate…YOU! *nonverbal *gestures *posters *facial expression *video *handouts

Chalkboards & Marker Boards Advantages Spur of the moment Easy materials (take markers & erasers) Can copy notes/diagrams Little to prepare Little to go wrong

Chalkboards & Marker Boards Hints Write clearly Write large enough to be seen Gives you something to do with your hands and allows movement Display info in a logical manner Avoid writing to high or low on the board

Chalkboards& Marker Boards Face the audience when you speak Keep it simple (KISS) Erase frequently If using a chalkboard, avoid wearing dark colors Avoid blocking the board

Posters Advantages Prepare ahead of time Colorful and interesting Technologically simple

Posters Hints Use dark markers Write in clear, large letters or create them on a computer Put one idea or concept on each poster Use an easel or tape posters (don’t hold) Show only when you are ready to review its contents Practice with poster

Objects and Models Hints Make sure it is safe Keep it simple so your audience will benefit Keep out of sight till ready to use Make sure audience can see it

Handouts Plan when to make handouts available, understand situation, purpose & audience Be sure you have enough Know how you will get the handouts to the audience –A table at the entrance or exit –Do it yourself – before or after the event

Presentation Software slides, overheads, video clips, recordings Suitable to situation Meets purpose Audience benefits Technology available Darkened room Audience expectations Other speakers

Presentation Software General design Content Graphics Color Font Layout language

Presentation Software General Design Choose a template Keep the same one throughout the presentation Keep various elements in the same locations –Headings and text –Pictures –graphs

Presentation Software Content Decisions Don’t try to print the text of the speech Think of your slides as an outline Include things you want the audience to remember Limit “bullets” to no more than 6-7 items Keep it simple. Slides should supplement and clarify

Presentation Software Clip Are Decisions Use only to clarify or support content of slide Be sure you use a single, consistent style Avoid decorative graphics that look “tossed in.”

Presentation Software Graphs and Charts Graphs and charts can be extremely useful Don’t make them too “dense” for easy interpretation Good design is –Consistent –visible

Presentation Software Color Designs Use appropriate color for output Use color for emphasis Use same color scheme throughout the presentation Rely on high contrast –Light backgrounds, dark print –Dark backgrounds, light print

Presentation Software Font Decisions No more than two font styles per presentation Fancy fonts are hard to read Heavy fonts are easier to read –Choose thick fonts –Make font size large enough for audience –Maintain consistency in font size

Presentation Software Language Decisions Use few words Make the elements of a slide parallel Be sure that sub-points related to the bullet above it –Sub-points keep audience organized –Sup-points develop the main point