The document provides tips for giving a powerful presentation. It recommends using visual aids like models, exhibits, graphics and different types of projectors. When using visuals, the tips are to use color contrast to add interest, include simple graphics while avoiding complex diagrams, and eliminate unnecessary details. When using presentation software like PowerPoint, the advice is to be consistent, use text effectively, use special effects sparingly, break down the message, and cut text down to the bare minimum. Graphic design tips include only adding images that reinforce the message while considering proportion, relevancy, theme and technical quality when choosing images.

1. How to Give a Powerful Presentation By: Lucy Johnson

2. Step 1. Having a Good Visual Design Must have a balanced design Legible text Minimal letter styles and sizes Appealing colors Provides unity and direction Consistent and cohesive Relevant images

3. Nonprojected Visuals That are Used and Helpful in Presentations Real Objects Models Exhibits Graphics and Photographs Flip Chart Magnetic Board Felt Board Chalkboard Whiteboard

4. Projected Visuals That are Used and Helpful in Presentations Overhead Projectors with transparencies Document Camera Digital Projector http://www.avistarentals.com/projection-equipment-rentals/projection-equipment-accessories/overhead-projectors.html http://techelemed.wordpress.com/ http://salestores.com/plusu701.html

5. Learning With Visuals Use color contrast to add interest Include graphics but keep them simple and avoid complex diagrams Eliminate unnecessary detail to maintain a clear message Include minimal text

6. How to Use Presentation Software Be consistent Use text effectively Use special effects sparingly Break down your message Cut text down to the bare minimum Edit information continuously

7. Graphic Design Using PowerPoint Only add images that reinforces your message Remember proportion, relevancy, and theme when choosing images Technical quality Apparent motion The impact of color on the audience Contrast Balance Overall design For more information on Graphic design guidelines visit: http:// desktoppub.about.com/od/designguidelines /

8. References I used the Teaching and Learning with Technology textbook by Judy Lever-Duffy and Jean B. McDonald and the handout titled Bringing Down the House: Creating Sensational Knock-Your-Socks Off Presentations: How to Deliver Your Message with Power and Pizzazz by Ian Jukes