1. Olsavsky 200206201 Presentations and PowerPoint John Olsavsky SUNY College at Fredonia

2. Olsavsky 200206202 Introduction Me - John Olsavsky Style –“Bus Driver/Tour Guide” –Please ask questions as we go along.

3. Olsavsky 200206203 Overview Slide Design Presentation Tips PowerPoint Tips Resources

4. Olsavsky 200206204 Slide Design Screen Design/Layout Using Colors Working with Fonts

5. Olsavsky 200206205 Screen Design/Layout White Space Organization Composition Techniques Transitions Between Slides

6. Olsavsky 200206206 White Space Empty space is essential- balances information. Six-by-six rule –No more than six items to a screen –No more than six words per line Be concise - extra words crowd the screen.

7. Olsavsky 200206207 Organization Visual Center –Located just above the screen's true center. Rule of Thirds –Three by three grid –Place important elements at intersections.

8. Olsavsky 200206208 Composition Techniques Proximity –Elements located near to each other are perceived as being related. Contrast –Contrast is essential for type legibility. Alignment –Don’t place elements randomly. Consistency –Creates structure that guides user.

9. Olsavsky 200206209 Transitions Between Slides Used to maintain audience interest while you prepare. Do take time. Can bore an audience. Use transitions consistently, if at all. Be consistent, except to draw attention

10. Olsavsky 2002062010 Slide Design Screen Design/Layout Using Colors Working with Fonts

11. Olsavsky 2002062011 Using Colors Background Colors Selecting Colors

12. Olsavsky 2002062012 Background Colors Dark text on lighter background colors project better.

13. Olsavsky 2002062013 Selecting Colors Complementary Colors Warm-Cool Colors

14. Olsavsky 2002062014 Complementary Colors Yellow Orange Green Red Blue Purple

15. Olsavsky 2002062015 Warm-Cool Colors Warm Colors –Provoke emotional and mental associations. –Reds and oranges attract attention. Cool Colors –Blues and greens tend to recede. –Can use larger areas of color in these tones.

16. Olsavsky 2002062016 Slide Design Screen Design/Layout Using Colors Working with Fonts

17. Olsavsky 2002062017 Working with Fonts –Font Size Should be at least 18 point, up to 24 point. –Font Style Too many styles create chaos and clutter. –Font Color Make sure there is a large difference in brightness between the background color and the text

18. Olsavsky 2002062018 Presentation Tips Clearly define the audience Organize content Technical considerations

19. Olsavsky 2002062019 Clearly Define the Audience Consider their –Number (e.g., for room size) –Make-up (e.g., superiors, peers, students, etc.) –Attitude toward the topic (e.g., interested, neutral, hostile) –Level of expertise, needs, and expectations Define the learning outcomes appropriately. Address the audience at an appropriate level. Avoid the critical error of wasting people’s time.

20. Olsavsky 2002062020 Organize Content Organize the main points and sub-points. Organize presentation in a logical sequence. Summarize main points at the end of your presentation.

21. Olsavsky 2002062021 Technical Considerations Ensure the last row can clearly see. Larger font sizes help to ensure legibility. Use readable Sans Serif Fonts (Arial and Helvetica). Plan for the worst technology possible. –Sound available? –Drives available? –PC processing speed? –Internet access? –PowerPoint version?

22. Olsavsky 2002062022 PowerPoint Tips Customizing PowerPoint Printing notes Printing handouts Inserting images Transitions Animations Pack and Go

23. Olsavsky 2002062023 Resources http://beech.ait.fredonia.edu/workshops olsavsky@fredonia.edu 716-673-4601