This document provides an overview of effective presentation techniques called Presentation Zen. It lists 10 key points for making PowerPoint presentations less boring and more engaging, such as keeping visuals and text clear and concise, practicing storytelling skills, and considering alternative presentation tools beyond PowerPoint. The document also includes additional resources on presentation design and delivery.

1. Presentation Zen
Cynthia Chandler, Ed D
National University
School of Education, Educational Technology
Find Curriculum and Resources at: www.tinyurl.com/nuzen
Making PowerPoint less Pointless with morePizzazz!
Key Points
1. Presentations verbal + visual
2. TMI
3. Audience and the Purpose
4. Practice Storytellingand Practice
5. K.I.S.S.
6. C.R.A.P.
7. Rule of Thirds http://sixminutes.dlugan.com/rule-of-thirds-powerpoint/
8. Graphics are King/Queen
9. Use the notes section of PPT
10. Try alternatives, Prezi, Slideshare, Screenshare, and the One-Page Handout
Resources
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Microsoft Corporation, http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/powerpoint/
Prezi.com
Rostarchuk, A. Effective presentations in the classroom. Slideshare presentation.
http://www.slideshare.net/arostarchuk/effective-presentation-6843260
Reynolds, G. Presentation Zen, How to Design & Deliver Presentations Like a Pro,
www.garrreynolds.com
Robinson, B. (2010). ELA Presentation, San Diego County Office of Education.
Sistek-Chandler, C. (2014). Presentation Zen, Online Resource Guide, My-eCoach,
http://my-ecoach.com/project.php?id=19176
Sistek-Chandler, C. (2008). PowerPoint Overview, Presentation and Training to San
Diego County Office of Education, AB 75, School Administrators.