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How to make dynamic PowerPoints
The document provides an overview of enhancing presentations with visuals. It discusses how the human brain processes visuals much faster than text and outlines 7 common PowerPoint problems such as including too much text, using distracting animations and fonts, and having an inconsistent style. The document also introduces the concept of "visual sentences" which can be used to break down complex topics into graphical representations including word maps, outlines, and flowcharts.
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How to make dynamic PowerPoints
- 1. THUNDERBIRD “Enhancing Presentations with Visuals” Amy L. Pate Instructional Designer Thunderbird
- 2. Agenda • Why UseVisuals • PowerPoint Problems • Visual Sentences
- 3. Introduction The human brain processes visuals 400,000 times faster than text BUTTERFLY
- 4. Most Importantly…. • WhartonSchool of Business found that when visuals were used, people were more likely to say “Yes” and act on a recommendation.
- 5. Before Designing Visuals… •Think about the Audience • Think about the Environment • Think about the Tone
- 6. What Type ofVisuals Are Appropriate? • Handouts • Whiteboards • Flip charts • Overheads • Props • PowerPoint
- 7. 7 PowerPoint Problems PowerPointis great, but… It takes some thought to use it well!
- 8. #1: Too Busy 1 • Think handouts for detailed charts and reports • Think “key” phrases, not entire sentences
- 9. How Much Text? •No more than 6 words per bullet • No more than 6 bullets per slide • No more than 6 slides in a row with bullets 6 » Break up slides with a chart or graphic • Keep all text about 24 point » Especially for video/web conferencing!
- 10. #2: Bad Color 2 • Color Associations • Color Symbolism
- 11. #3: Bad Contrast 3 • Safe color choice: » Dark blue or black background » White or yellow text
- 12. Black Text/White Backgrounds •Okay for transparencies • Eye stress in darker rooms
- 13. #4: Inappropriate Images/Photos 4 • Use photos not clipart • Make sure they relate to your topic
- 14. #4: Inserting Imagesfrom the web?? 4 • Google is not free. • IPDS CD Library • Marketing t-bird archive • Digital Cameras
- 15. #4: Inserting Video 4 • Very tricky! » Must first create a folder » Then put all videos and ppt file in folder » Then link video to ppt » Never move just one file- you must keep video and ppt file in the folder or the link will break
- 16. #5: Distracting Animationand Sound 5 • Keep animation consistent on each slide » Example: all bullets “fly in” from right » Example: all slides use “fade” for transition • General Rule: Stick to “Fly In” and “Wipes” • Generally all transitions should be the same.
- 17. #6: Distracting FontChoices 6 •Not all com puters have the sam f onts e • Ch oeo fo th u o t o s ne nt ro gh u »A ddinte s w bldanditalic ret ith o s s tyle
- 18. Serif vs. SansSerif Text • Here is a line • Here is a line of of Sans Serif Serif Text • Here is a line of • Here is a line of Sans Serif Text Serif Text • Here is a line of Sans • Here is a line of Serif Text Serif Text
- 19. #7: Inconsistent Style 7 • Use a Master slide to keep fonts and colors consistent on each slide • Use gridlines and guidelines to keep text consistent for each slide.
- 20. THUNDERBIRD Visual Sentences
- 21. Evolution of aVisual Sentence The key components of the Thunderbird Artemis Project are Classroom Instruction, Mentoring and Coaching, and a Marketplace of Resources THUNDERBIRD
- 22. Key Word Identification Thekey components of the Thunderbird Artemis Project are Classroom Instruction, Mentoring and Coaching, and a Marketplace of Resources THUNDERBIRD
- 23. Alphanumeric Outline A. ThunderbirdArtemis Project Key Components 1. Classroom Instruction 2. Mentoring and Coaching 3. Marketplace of Resources THUNDERBIRD
- 24. Bulleted Outline • Thunderbird Artemis Project Key Components – Classroom Instruction – Mentoring and Coaching – Marketplace of Resources THUNDERBIRD
- 25. Thunderbird Artemis Project Classroom Instruction Key Components Mentoring Marketplace of and Coaching Resources THUNDERBIRD
- 26. Thunderbird Artemis Project Key Components Mentoring Classroom Marketplace and Coaching Instruction of Resources THUNDERBIRD
- 27. When To DoA Visual Sentence • Cycles • Process • Steps • Parts or Sections • Timelines • Flowcharts
- 28. Sustainability … …economic activitythat meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. Economic Environmental Progress Protection Social Responsibility © Priscilla S. Wisner
- 29. Theories (cont.) Marxism Core/Semi-Periphery/Periphery CORE Semi-Periphery Periphery
- 30. IMF HISTORY Rise and Fall of Hegemonic Dominance/ Fixed Exchange Rates (Nationalist view) • liquidity • confidence 1870–1914: • adjustment (could Gold Standard be difficult for poorer nations) 1870 1880 1890 1900 1910 1920 1930 1940
- 31. IMF OPERATION &STRUCTURE IMF Organizational Chart Board of Directors Independent Executive Board Evaluation Office Managing Director Deputy Managing Director • Investment Office • Office of Budget AREA DEPARTMENTS & Planning • Office of Internal FUNCTIONAL AND SPECIAL Audit & Inspection • Office of Technical SERVICES DEPARTMENTS Assistance Management INFORMATION & LIAISON SUPPORT SERVICES
- 32. IMF OPERATION &STRUCTURE IMF Organizational Chart Board of Directors Independent • 183 Executive Board members; represent Evaluation Office each member state Managing Director • senior economic/finance Deputy Managing Director officials • Investment Office • all share AREA DEPARTMENTS “liberal” views • Office of Budget & Planning • Office of Internal FUNCTIONAL AND SPECIAL Audit & Inspection • Office of Technical SERVICES DEPARTMENTS Assistance Management INFORMATION & LIAISON SUPPORT SERVICES