Why
- inform-give you information
- educate-expects you to do something with the information
- persuade-convince you the information is the best
Learning Types
- seeing-focus on presentation/picture
- hearing-focus on speaker
- doing-engaged with the presentation
Parts
- text-words
- charts/graphs-data/timeline/comparison (easier to understand)
- photos/graphics-add visual appeal, visual representation,
- audio/video-used to add background, engage the audience and connect with them more
"Rules"
- simple and easy to read slide-7 lines and 7 words per line
- state your purpose
- use images that support facts
- relax and be friendly
- don't read the slides to the audience
- project voice and make eye contact but don't stare
- practice and know the material
- slight hand motion to keep the audience engaged
Slide Rules
- light colored backgrounds with dark text or dark background with bright text
- use larger font to make slides easy to read
- make text clean and big
Organize Your Presentation
- state your purpose
- present information in several ways
- end with a summary
Supporting Images
- Photos, graphics, charts
- keep people interested
- reinforce key messages
- help visual learners understand
- don't over clutter slides-don't mix clip art and photos
- borders add more professionalism
Things To Do
- relax and be friendly
- avoid taking too fast and reading slides word for word
- add information and examples in your own words
- allow time for questions and note taking (if purpose is to inform or explain)
- answer questions
- practice
Best Presentations Have
- easy to read slides
- clearly stated purpose
- graphics and photos used appropriately
- speaker is relaxed and confident
- know who is talking when and how long (in a group)
