Effective Presentation Skills

مهارات العرض الفعال Effective Presentation Skills Alaa Sadik, PhD [email_address] www.alaasadik.net

About the Presenter I am from Egypt and received my Ph.D. in educational technology from the University of Hull, UK, in 2002. Work as an assistant professor of instructional technology at Department of Instructional & Learning Technology, College of Education (2006-present). Teach various courses in instructional computer, multimedia and distance education for ILT students. Published many articles on the use technology and multimedia in education

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Effective Presentation Skills
Main Points
Types of media and multimedia
Principles of message design
Types of presentation technology
Designing effective presentations
Practice: Using PowerPoint and the Web

The Human Ear Text words, numbers, signs, symbols, equations, etc. The ear consists of three basic parts the outer ear, the middle ear, and the inner ear. Each part of the ear serves a specific purpose in the task of detecting and interpreting sound. ……………………………… ……………………………… ………………………………

The Human Ear Image drawing, graph, photo, map, etc.

Types of Images

A simple representation of forms or objects by means of lines, curves and indicators to explain idea or show relationship. Line Drawing

A simple and attractive artwork that helps simplify concept or make an idea or relationship simple and clear. Illustrated Drawing

A group of pictures in a specified sequence that tell a story or illustrate a phenomena with titles and captions. Sequenced Drawing

A complex picture aims to explain the similarities and differences between two or more objects. Comparative Drawing

A map is a simplified depiction of a space or specific region, which highlights relations between objects within that space with navigational aids and appropriate scale. Maps

A poster is a graphic advertisement aims to post a specific message quickly and simply in a public place. Posters

A chart is a visual representation of data ( using lines, bars, pies… ) that displays the relationship among variables, usually cast along x and y axes. Charts

Flowcharts A flowchart is a diagram consisting of a set of specified symbols ( rectangles, diamonds, circle.. ) and connecting arrows that shows step-by-step progression through a procedure, process or system.

Geometrical Figures A two- or three-dimensional drawing illustrates a geometrical concept or relationship using accurate measures.

Screenshots A screenshot is an image captured by the computer to record the visible items on the monitor or another visual output device.

A visual representation captured using ordinary or special optical or digital camera. Photographs

The Human Ear Audio human voice, sound effects, natural, mechanical, etc. The human ear consists of ...

Additional Types of Media

Animation Temporal

Video Temporal

Interactive Graphs Computational

Software UI Directive

Multimedia Now… What is multimedia?

Multimedia Transmission that combine different media of communication text , graphics , audio, animation, video, etc.
The human ear consists of three parts:
The outer ear
The middle ear
The inner ear
Listen The Human Ear

Main Points

Communicating Messages To communicate a message you need a: - Sender (to send the message)

Communicating Messages To communicate a message you need a: - Message (to carry the content)

Communicating Messages To communicate a message you need a: - Medium (to carry the message)

Communicating Messages To communicate a message you need a: - Receiver (to receive the message)

Communicating Messages To communicate a message you need a: - Domain (to facilitate communication)

Communicating Messages To communicate a message you need a: - Sender (send the message) - Message (carry the content) - Medium (carry the message) - Receiver (receive the message) - Domain (facilitate communication)

Communication Process

Media & Experience Dale’s Cone of Experience

Dale’s Cone of Experience: Note!
At the top:
provide more information,
compress information,
faster for those able to process it,
need more instructional support.
At the bottom:
involve the learner,
encourage active learning,
provide less information,
more stimuli and richer experience

Main Points

Writing boards
Flipcharts
OHP transparencies
35 mm slides
Video
Models/real objects/samples/shapes
Audio-video-conferencing
Digital projectors
Smart classrooms
Computers (software and storage media)
The Internet
Presentation Technology Used in Higher Education

Writing Boards

e-Boards

Samples, Real Objects & Models

Projectors

Smart Classrooms

Video-Conferencing

Presentation Software

The Web

Main Points

Guidelines
Big
Simple
Clear
Progressive
Consistent
Designing Effective Presentation Using Power Point

Make It Big

Make it Big (Text)
This is Arial 12
This is Arial 18
This is Arial 24
This is Arial 32
This is Arial 36
This is Arial 44

Make it Big (Text)
This is Arial 12
This is Arial 18
This is Arial 24
This is Arial 32
This is Arial 36
This is Arial 44
Too Small

Make It Big (How to Estimate)
Look at it from 2 metres away
2 m

Keep It Simple

Keep It Simple (Text)
T o o m a n y c o l o u r s
Too Many Fonts and Styles
The 6 x 7 rule
No more than 6 lines per slide
No more than 7 words per line

Instructional Technology: A complex integrated process involving people, procedures, ideas, devices, and organization, for analyzing problems and devising, implementing, evaluating, and managing solutions to those problems in situations in which learning is purposive and controlled (HMRS 5th ed.)
Too detailed !

A process
involving people, procedures & tools
for solutions
to problems in learning
(HMRS 5th ed.)
Instructional Technology: Much Simpler

Falling Leaves Observed Too detailed ! 3,045,654 9,532,111 12,234,123 December 6,678,125 478,023 5,864,034 November 5,596,096 9,945,890 2,608,096 October 9,950,498 18,923,239 4,032,045 September 17,230,095 18,107,110 8,674,234 August 18,885,786 15,347,934 8,890,345 July 4,123,656 678,095 16,184,345 June 14,856,456 10,345,394 8,036,897 May 7,940,096 10,870,954 16,098,897 April 16,034,786 6,567,123 17,234,778 March 16,128,234 12,345,567 1,078,456 February 3,034,564 14,123,654 11,532,234 January Wellington Dunedin Christchurch

Falling Leaves in Millions Much Simpler 3 9 12 December 6 0 5 November 5 9 2 October 9 18 4 September 17 18 8 August 18 15 8 July 4 0 16 June 14 10 8 May 7 10 16 April 16 6 17 March 16 12 1 February 3 14 11 January Wellington Dunedin Christchurch In 10 6

Falling Leaves Too detailed !

Falling Leaves Much Simpler

Keep It Simple (Picture)
Art work may distract your audience
Artistry does not substitute for content

Keep It Simple (Sound)
Sound effects may distract too
Use sound only when necessary

Keep It Simple (Transition)
This transition is annoying, not enhancing
"Appear" and "Disappear" are better

Keep It Simple (Animation) 2 m Too distracting !

Keep It Simple (Animation) Simple & to the point 2 m

Make It Clear

Make It Clear (Capitalisation)
ALL CAPITAL LETTERS ARE DIFFICULT TO READ
Upper and lower case letters are easier

Sanserif Z
Serif Z
Make It Clear (Fonts) busy clear

Serif fonts are difficult to read on screen
Sanserif fonts are clearer
Italics are difficult to read on screen
Normal or bold fonts are clearer
Underlines may signify hyperlinks
Instead, use colours to emphasise
Make It Clear (Fonts)

Make It Clear (Numbers)
Use numbers for lists with sequence
For example:
How to put an elephant into a fridge?
1. Open the door of the fridge
2. Put the elephant in
3. Close the door

Make It Clear (Numbers)
How to put a giraffe into a fridge?
1. Open the door of the fridge
2. Take out the elephant
3. Put the giraffe in
4. Close the door

Make It Clear (Bullets)
Use bullets to show a list without
Priority
Sequence
Hierarchy

Make It Clear (Colours)
Use contrasting colours
Light on dark vs dark on light
Use complementary colours

Make It Clear (Contrast)
low contrast high contrast

This is light on dark

This is dark on light

Make It Clear (Complement)
These colours do not complement

Make It Clear (Complement)
These colours complement

Make It Clear (Size)
Size implies importance

Be Progressive

Types of Instructional Tools Complexity of Interactions Mode of Instruction Individual Pair Group Direct Instruction Guided Inquiry Discovery Learning Individual Instructive Tools Individual Constructive Tools Social Constructive Tools Social Communicative Tools Informational Tools Too many in one go!

Types of Instructional Tools Complexity of Interactions Mode of Instruction Individual Pair Group Direct Instruction Guided Inquiry Discovery Learning Individual Instructive Tools Individual Constructive Tools Social Constructive Tools Social Communicative Tools Informational Tools Progressive & thus focused

Be Consistent

Be Consistent
Differences draw attention
Differences may imply importance
Use surprises to attract not distract

Be Consistent
This tick draws attention

Be Consistent
These differences distract!

Be Consistent
This implies importance

Be Consistent
Confusing differences!

Be Consistent
This surprise attracts

Be Consistent
These distract!

In Summary
Big
Simple
Clear
Progressive
Consistent

Some Final Words
Communication is the key
Text to support the communication
Pictures to simplify complex concepts
Animations for complex relationships
Visuals to support, not to distract
Sounds only when absolutely necessary

Main Points

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