This document provides tips for making effective PowerPoint presentations. It discusses what presentation slides are used for and how the central objective is to deliver the main idea. Tips are given such as using the slide master feature, limiting words and punctuation per slide, using contrasting text/background colors, and avoiding flashy transitions. The "seven deadly sins" of PowerPoint are also outlined as things to avoid, such as sound effects, clipart, and text-heavy slides. Researchers in the field recommend techniques like dividing information between visual and auditory modes and minimizing distractions. The overall goal is to structure the presentation as a visual aid rather than distraction.
2. What is a Presentation Slide?
it is the building block of all academic
presentations.
a single page projected on a screen.
usually built on the premise of a title,
body and figures or tables.
3. What is the central objective of each slide?
to deliver the main idea or question.
What is the key to a success slide?
slideshow should be a visual aid and not
a visual distraction.
4. OBJECTIVES:
At the end of this topic, we will be able to:
1.Learn the different tips in making effective
power point presentations;
2.Familiarize the seven deadly sins of power
point presentation;
3.Acquire additional information from the
different authors/researcher
6. 1. Use the slide master feature.
2. Simplify and limit the number of words on
each screen.
3. Limit punctuation and avoid putting words in
all-capital letters.
4. Use contrasting colors for text and
background.
7. 5. Avoid the use of flashy transitions.
6. Use good-quality images.
7. Use builds.
8. Limit the number of slides.
9. Learn to navigate your presentation.
10. Make sure the slides are readable.
8. 11. Have a Plan B.
12. Practice with someone.
13. Do not read from your slides.
14. Do not speak to your slides.
15. Do not apologize for anything.
15. LAURA EDELMAN AND KATHLEEN HARRING
1. Characteristics students don’t like about
professor’s power point slides
Too many words on a slide
Clip art
Movement
Templates with too many colors
16. 2. Characteristics students like about
professors’ powerpoint slides
Graphs increase understanding of content
Bulleted lists help them organize ideas
Powerpoint can help to structure lectures
Verbal explanations of pictures/graphs
17. 3. Conclusions that students learn more
•When materials are presented in short phrases
•Professors talk about the information on the
slide
•Relevant pictures are used
•They take notes
•When powerpoint slides are given before the
class
18. 4. Advice from Edelman and Harring
• Divide the information between the visual and
auditory modality.
• Minimize the opportunity for distraction
•Use simple cues to direct learners to important
points
• Don’t put every word you intend to speak on
your slide
NOTE:
To change the image on this slide, select the picture and delete it. Then click the Pictures icon in the placeholder to insert your own image.
in today’s digital era, the new trend of education is power point and when used effectively it can provide a great deal of information to the audience/learners in an organized manner. Hence, we must adhere on the different tips in making an effective power point presentation and learn from different authors for additional information to have a better presentation. For having a good presentation would capture the audience attention and they would stay focused on the presentation until its end. Likewise, the seven deadly sins of power point presentations should be eliminated in order to encourage the audience/learners to focus attentively and to learn more.
NOTE:
To change the image on this slide, select the picture and delete it. Then click the Pictures icon in the placeholder to insert your own image.