1. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 17 - 1 Enhancing Presentations with Slides and Other Visuals

2. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 17 - 2 Learning Objectives Explain how visuals enhance presentations and list several popular types of visuals Explain the difference between structured and free-form slides Explain why design consistency is important in electronic slides and other visuals

3. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 17 - 3 Learning Objectives Describe the effective use of transitions and builds in electronic presentations Identify three types of non-content slides you can use to support your presentation Highlight nine major issues to consider when you’re preparing to give a presentation online

4. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 17 - 4 Planning Visual Aids Improve quality and impact Promote audience learning Provide support and clarity

5. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 17 - 5 Types of Visual Aids Electronic slides Overhead transparencies Chalkboards and whiteboards Flip charts Other visuals

6. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 17 - 6 Verifying Your Design Plans Review your plan Check the style Keep things simple Use time wisely

7. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 17 - 7 Creating Effective Slides Audience experience Rational instincts Creative instincts

8. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 17 - 8 Choosing Slide Style Structured or Free-form slides –Elements of design –Amount of content –Number of slides

9. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 17 - 9 Using Structured Slides Advantages –Fast and easy creation –Complex data and ideas –Standalone sense

10. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 17 - 10 Using Structured Slides Disadvantages –Text-heavy format –Repetitive appearance –Audience effects

11. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 17 - 11 Using Free-Form Slides Advantages –Complement information –Manage information –Process information

12. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 17 - 12 Using Free-Form Slides Disadvantages –Creative demands –Speaker demands –Information cohesiveness

13. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 17 - 13 Writing Readable Content Limit a slide to one concept or idea Limit slide content to four or five lines Don’t show a large number of text- heavy slides in a row Write short bulleted phrases

14. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 17 - 14 Writing Readable Content Use sentences to share quotes or text items verbatim Phrase list items in grammatical form Use the active voice Include short informative titles

15. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 17 - 15 Modifying Slide Graphics Reduce the detail Keep it simple Shorten numbers Limit amount of data shown Highlight key points Adjust the size and design

16. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 17 - 16 Selecting Design Elements Color schemes Background designs and artwork Fonts and type styles

17. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 17 - 17 Achieving Consistency Slide Master –Color choices –Font styles –Design elements Templates –Titles –Graphics –Bulleted text

18. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 17 - 18 Adding Special Effects Functional animation Transitions and builds Hyperlinks and action buttons Multimedia elements

19. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 17 - 19 Completing Slides and Support Materials Review your message Review the visuals Make a back-up plan

20. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 17 - 20 Navigation and Support Title slides Agenda and program details Navigation slides

21. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 17 - 21 Effective Handouts Complex charts and diagrams Articles and technical papers Summaries of case studies Lists of websites Copies of presentation slides

22. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 17 - 22 Practicing Your Delivery Present naturally Check your equipment Track your time Speak clearly

23. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 17 - 23 Practicing Your Delivery Introduce the slides Plan for questions Prepare for objections Check message clarity

24. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 17 - 24 Presenting Online Advantages –Cost savings –Convenience Disadvantages –“Digital Divide” –“Human Moments”

25. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 17 - 25 Online Presentations Consider your alternatives Consider sending preview materials Keep your presentation simple Ask for feedback frequently Consider audience viewing experience

26. Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice HallChapter 17 - 26 Online Presentations Ensure audience can view the content Allow everyone to get connected Consider a moderator Engage the audience frequently Don’t get lost in the technology