- inform
- educate
- persuade
Audiences learn from
- seeing, pictures, font, etc
- hearing, your context that is said
- and doing, notes
PowerPoint can include
- Text
- Charts and Graphs
- Photos and graphics
- Audio, video, and other sound
- Keep slides simple and easy to read
- state your purpose
- Add images that support your point
- Relax and use friendly style speaking
- Don't just read the slides to your audience
Appropriate Coloring
- Use light colored backgrounds with dark text
- Use dark backgrounds with light text
Appropriate Font Size
- 7&7 rule
- Limit your text
Peripherals
- Keyboards
- Game Controller
- Mice
Organize your presentation
- State your purpose: make it clear what you ant people to know
- Present information in multiple ways
- End with a summary
Supporting Images
- Keep people interested
- Reinforce key messages
- Help visual learners understand
Avoid Cluttering
- Don't use too many colors
- Avoid slide clutter
Relax and be Friendly
- Avoid reading your slides word for word
- Don't talk too fast
- Add information and examples in your own words
- Allow time for note taking
- Answer audience questions
- Practice your presentation
Best Presentations Have
- Easy-to-Read slides that support what is being said
- A clearly stated purpose
- Graphics, photos, and other visual objects used judiciously
- A speaker who is relaxed and confident
