6. PRESENTING
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•Do not read the presentation.
•Practice - speak from bullet points.
•Use a wireless mouse - you can move
around as you
speak.
•If sound effects are used, wait until the
sound
has finished to speak.
•Do not turn your back on the audience.
•Try to position the monitor so you can
speak from
it.
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•Slide Structure GoodUse 1-2 slides per
minute of your presentation
•Write in point form, not complete
sentences
•Include 4-5 points per slide
•Avoid wordiness use key words and
phrases onl
8. Keep It Simple
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•Slide Structure - BadThis page contains too many words for
a
presentation slide. It is not written in point
form, making it difficult both for your audience
to read and for you to present each point.
Although there are exactly the same number of
points on this slide as the previous slide, it
looks much more complicated. In short, your
audience will spend too much time trying to read
this paragraph instead of listening to you.
9. Keep It Simple (Text)
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•Slide Structure GoodShow one point at a
time
•Will help audience concentrate on what
you are
saying
•Will prevent audience from reading ahead
•Will help you keep your presentation
focused
10. Keep It Simple (Text)
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•Slide Structure - BadDo not use
distracting animation
•Do not go overboard with the animation
•Be consistent with the animation that you
use
11. Keep It Simple (Text)
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•Fonts – Good
•Use at least an 18-point font
•Use different size fonts for main points
and
secondary points
•this font is 24-point, the main point font is
28-point, and the title font is 36-point
•Use a standard font like Times New
Roman or Arial
12. Fonts - BadIf you use a small font, your audience wont be
able to read what you have written
CAPITALIZE ONLY WHEN NECESSARY. IT IS DIFFICULT
TO READ
Dont use a complicated font
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13. Colour - GoodUse a colour of font that contrasts sharply with
the background
Ex blue font on white background
Use colour to reinforce the logic of your
structure
Ex light blue title and dark blue text
Use colour to emphasize a point
But only use this occasionally
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14. Background - GoodUse backgrounds such as this one that are
attractive but simple
Use backgrounds which are light
Use the same background consistently throughout
your presentation
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15. 15
Background BadAvoid backgrounds that are distracting or
difficult to read from
Always be consistent with the background that you
use
16
Graphs - GoodUse graphs rather than just charts and words
Data in graphs is easier to comprehend retain
than is raw data
Trends are easier to visualize in graph form
Always title your graphs
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16. 17
18
ConclusionUse an effective and strong closing
Your audience is likely to remember your last
words
Use a conclusion slide to
Summarize the main points of your presentation
Suggest future avenues of research
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17. 19
Questions??End your presentation with a simple question
slide to
Invite your audience to ask questions
Provide a visual aid during question period
Avoid ending a presentation abruptly
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20. Colour - BadUsing a font colour that does not contrast with
the background colour is hard to read
Using colour for decoration is distracting and
annoying.
Using a different colour for each point is
unnecessary
Using a different colour for secondary points is
also unnecessary
Trying to be creative can also be bad
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22. Falling Leaves Observed
3,045,654
December
6,678,125
5,864,034 478,023
12,234,123 9,532,111
November
5,596,096
October
9,950,498
4,032,045 18,923,239
2,608,096 9,945,890
September
17,230,095
August
18,885,786
8,890,345 15,347,934
8,674,234 18,107,110
July
23,656
June
6,456
8,036,897 10,345,394 14,85
16,184,345 678,095 4,1
May
7,940,096
April
16,034,786
17,234,778 6,567,123
16,098,897 10,870,954
March
16,128,234
12,345,567
1,078,456
February
3,034,564
14,123,654
11,532,234
January
Goa
Mumbai
Delhi
Too detailed !
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23. Falling Leaves in Millions
July 8 15 18
August 8 18 17
September 4 18 9
October 2 9 5
November 5 0 6
December 12 9 3
4
June
14
8 10
16 0
May
7
April
16
6
17
March
16
12
1
February
3
14
11
January
Goa
Mumbai
Delhi
In 106
16 10
Much Simpler
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26. Keep It Simple (Picture)
• Art work may distract your audience
• Artistry does not substitute for content
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27. Keep It Simple (Sound)
• Sound effects may distract too
• Use sound only when necessary
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28. Keep It Simple (Transition)
• This transition is annoying, not
enhancing
• "Appear" and "Disappear" are better
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29. Keep It Simple (Animation)
2 m
Too distracting !
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30. Keep It Simple (Animation)
2 m
Simple & to the point
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32. Make It Clear (Capitalisation)
• ALL CAPITAL LETTERS ARE
DIFFICULT TO READ
• Upper and lower case letters are easier
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33. Make It Clear (Fonts)
Serif Z
busy
Sanserif Z
clear
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34. • 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)
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35. 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
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36. 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
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37. Make It Clear (Bullets)
Use bullets to show a list without
• Priority
• Sequence
• Hierarchy, …..
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38. Make It Clear (Colours)
• Use contrasting colours
• Light on dark vs dark on light
• Use complementary colours
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40. Make It Clear (Contrast)
• Use contrasting colours
• Light on dark vs dark on light
• Use complementary colours
This is light on dark
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41. Make It Clear (Contrast)
• Use contrasting colours
Light on dark vs dark on light
Use complementary colours
This is dark on light
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42. Make It Clear (Complement)
• Use contrasting colours
• Light on dark vs dark on light
• Use complementary colours
These colours do not complement
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43. Make It Clear (Complement)
• Use contrasting colours
• Light on dark vs dark on light
• Use complementary colours
These colours complement
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44. Make It Clear (Size)
• Size implies importance
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45. Make It Clear (Size)
•Size implies importance
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46. Make It Clear (Focal Points)
• Focal points direct attention
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47. Make It Clear (Focal Points)
• Focal points direct attention
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49. Mode
of
Instruction
Individual Pair Group
Complexity of Interactions
Direct
Instruction
Discovery
Learning
Individual Social
Instructive Communicative
Tools Tools
ded
uiry Informational Tools
Types of Instructional Tools
Constructive Constructive
Tools Tools
Inq Too many in one go!
Gui
Individual Social
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50. Mode
of
Instruction
Individual Pair Group
Complexity of Interactions
Direct
Instruction
Guided
Inquiry
Discovery
Learning
Individual Social
Constructive Constructive
Tools Tools
ative
Tools Tools
Informational Tools
Individual Social
Instructive Communic
Types of Instructional Tools
Progressive &
thus focused
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51. Understanding Technology
Floppy disk
er interface
Backup system
Software bugger
Function key Us
De
Mouse I/O Error
Main Storage CPU
Too many &
not focused
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52. Understanding Technology
Floppy disk Backup system
Software bugger
Function key Us
De
Mouse I/O Error
Main Storage CPU
Progressive & er interface
thus focused
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54. Be Consistent
• Differences draw attention
• Differences may imply importance
• Use surprises to attract not distract
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55. Be Consistent
Differences draw attention
• Differences may imply importance
• Use surprises to attract not distract
This tick draws attention
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56. Be Consistent
Differences draw attention
Differences may imply importance
o Use surprises to attract not distract
These differences distract!
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57. Be Consistent
• Differences draw attention
• Differences may imply importance
• Use surprises to attract not distract
T
This implies importance
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58. Be Consistent
• Differences draw attention
• Differences may imply importance
• Use surprises to attract not distract
Confusing differences!
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59. Be Consistent
• Differences draw attention
• Differences may imply importance
• Use surprises to attract not distract
This surprise attracts
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60. Be Consistent
• Differences draw attention
• Differences may imply importance
• Use surprises to attract not distract
These distract!
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61. In Summary
• Big
• Simple
• Clear
• Progressive
• Consistent
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63. When Creating
• 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
• Think about the people in the back of
the room when creating slides
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64. When Presenting
• Speak loudly and clearly with fluctuation
• Direct your words to all aspects of the
room
• Maintain eye contact with your
audience
• Ask questions of your audience
– (if applicable)
• Don’t read the slides word-for-word, use
them for reference
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65. Closing Remarks
• Practice your presentation before a
neutral audience
– Ask for feedback
• Be particular about the time allotted for
presentation
• Leave time for questions
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