1. Instructor Lesson Plan Format
NOVA Guidelines for PowerPoint Training Presentations
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2. Please use this format and Slide Master to produce training packages.
The NOVA Fire Departments have established guidelines for producing Training Packages.
Please use this format and
Slide Master to produce
training packages.
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3. Power Point Guidelines:
Use typeface or fonts that are readable, consistent, and large enough to read at a distance.
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4. Font size depends on the size of the presentation room and projection screen. One guideline is to never use less than a 24-point size.
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5. down and 6 words across the viewing area. This should be the rule,
Follow the 6 X 6 Rule:
Use a maximum of 6 lines
down and 6 words across the
viewing area.
This should be the rule,
not the exception.
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6. Limit the text to phrases, not complete sentences.
The text helps the audience focus on the key points of the presentation.
The oral presentation expands on these phrases.
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7. Create one heading for each slide or image.
Expand with subheadings or illustrations such as graphs, charts, photographs, clipart.
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8. Keep the backgrounds simple so they do not conflict with the
text or graphics.
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9. Use contrasting colors between backgrounds and text.
Keep the background color compatible with the text and graphics
Do not select colors that clash
or distract the attention of
the audience.
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10. the message that a slide or image is attempting to convey.
Use effects (transitions and animations) sparingly because they can overpower
the message that a slide or image is attempting to convey.
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11. Use variety in the composition of the various elements on slides or images by interspersing graphs, charts, photographs, and clipart to create interest.
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12. Use parallel structure on each slide or image:
Start phrases with nouns
Start bullets with verbs
Make points easier to link together.
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13. Use handouts of slides or images as necessary.
Handouts can be particularly helpful when presenting complex or detailed concepts.
The audience can make appropriate notes.
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14. May be a download or provided by instructor at class.
Using handouts can also become distractions by giving the audience something to look at other than the presentation.
May be a download or provided by instructor at class.
Reference:
Fire and Emergency Services Instructor, 7th Edition
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15. Subject/Topic
(NOVA manual subject)
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16. General – Everyone needs to know Firefighter – Tactics
Level of instruction:
General – Everyone needs to know
Firefighter – Tactics
Company Officer – Decision making
Command Officer – Operation
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17. Reference materials: NOVA Manual
Target audience: Fire department personnel
Time frames: minute block
Resource requirements: Power Point
overview of subject (10-40 slides)
Performance objectives: Provide the student with an overview of the subject
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18. Lesson plan outline: Used to assist in making the power point presentation
Outline major points:
Example: Format p.333, Fire and Emergency Services Instructor, 7th Edition)
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19. Lesson plan application: If needed:
Read specific sections in manual or required KSA's
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20. Lesson summary:
Emphasize important, critical, key information from lesson and bring lesson to a close
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21. Ancillary reference materials: If needed, refer to NOVA Manual’s
Information sheet
Skill sheet, Worksheet
Assignment sheet
Command boards, Command sheets
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22. Quiz on subject/topic: 15-25 questions This is a sample format
To help standardize use this Master
Produced by: NOVA Training Committee
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