1. Microsoft PowerPoint

2. Topics
What is PowerPoint
Planning Presentations
New Slides
Views

3. Topics Transitions Clip Art Printing Slide Master Saving
Applying Designs

4. What is PowerPoint Presentation Graphics Program Run on a computer
Overheads
Black and white
Color
Slides
Printouts

5. Examples

6. Palm Software Hardware Capacity Web Sites Installing Software
Deleting Software

7. Click on the Version Button
Hardware Capacity
Click on the drop down icon and choose “Info” from the App menu.
Memory
Versions
Click on the Version Button

9. Non-Examples

10. Mission Statement
The mission of the Fdlrs Associate Center Network is to support the implementation of the Bureau of Instructional Support and Community Services and local district initiatives.
These initiatives include highest student achievement, high performing work force, personal safety, and partnerships. Fdlrs assists in the enhancement of learner outcomes for students through provision of information, training, and technical assistance to persons involved with students with exceptionalities. Collaboration among centers within the network and across functions to develop resources and products to support the initiatives is essential.

12. Poor Color Choices

13. Better Color Choices

14. Guidelines Keep to the main purpose One idea per slide
Think about the output
Consistent layout
Easy to read

15. Use Bullets, Not Numbers
Bullets imply no significant order
Use numbers to show rank
or sequence

16. 6 lines of text 6 words per line
Use the 6 X 6 rule:
6 lines of text
6 words per line

17. Allow plenty of room around borders and illustrations

18. Think about size

19. Select Readable Type Size This is 44 point
Minimum 36 point for titles
24 point for body text
This is 32 point
45 point
40 point
35 point
30 point
25 point
20 point
15 point
10 point

20. Typeface and Font Use Sans serif (no curly feet)
Arial or universal for body text
Use serif for titles only
Use upper and lower case
LEGIBILITY
Legibility

21. Typeface Examples Typeface Examples Arial Times New Roman Courier New
GillSans

22. Discriminate or Emphasize
Make titles a larger type size than body elements
Emphasize important statements or words with bold, italic, larger size or different fonts.

23. Choose Color Carefully
Use the same color consistently
Use dark letters on a light background
Or.. light letters on a dark background

24. Use Solid Colors Patterns on bars or pie slices cause confusion.
Solid colors convey a clear bold message

25. Use Solid Colors
Solid colors convey a clear bold message

26. Use Simple Tables Row 1 100.4 6.3 123* Row 2 25 4.2 456 Row 3 63 5.8
Use Tables
For your numbers
But … not too many
Row 1
100.4
6.3
123*
Row 2 25
4.2
456
Row 3 63
5.8
798
Row 4 42
9.1
963
*Try not to make footnotes too small

27. The Slides are Not the Presentation
The slides are a focus for your presentation
Slides supplement your talk
Slides focus interest
on what you think is important

28. Tips Keep text short Do not read slides Use standard fonts only
Left-align body text
Create slides from an outline

29. More Tips High Color Contrast
Avoid visual clutter of pictures behind text
Avoid punctuation
Apply consistency, not monotony

30. © Clipart and Audio Add Clipart where appropriate Use Audio sparingly
If ever
Pay Attention to Copyright

31. Before the Presentation
Be prepared for any equipment problems
Practice before you present
Practice, Practice, Practice

32. Let’s Get Started