This document provides tips for creating effective presentations. It recommends choosing appropriate media such as audio, printed, or projected visuals. Proper preparation includes researching the topic, creating an outline, and learning presentation software. When putting the presentation together, the tips are to be consistent, avoid overusing text, use easily readable fonts, carefully edit for mistakes, and only include high-quality images or videos that relate to the message. References should also be included.

1. Presentations: A How To Choosing Your Media Preparation Putting It All Together Using Images or Videos References

2. Choosing your Media Audio – Podcasts, Internet Radio, Books/Journals on tape. Nonprojected Visual – Print Materials, Handouts, Bulletin Boards Projected Visual – Movies, Internet clips, Slide Presentations

3. Preparation Know what you want to Present!!! Research Your Topic Create an outline Know your Presentation Software

4. Putting It All Together Be Consistent – Don't confuse the viewer Don't Overuse Text – Simple, to the point, your not writing a report Typeface – Use a font that is easily read Edit – Always check for mistakes or unnecessary information

5. Images and Video Only use images or videos that pertain to your message Quality – Don't use poor quality images Make sure any Charts or Graphs are clearly labeled.

6. References Bringing Down the House: Creating Sensational Knock-Your-Socks Off Presentations by Ian Jukes http://www.marktoon.co.uk/ Teaching and Learning with Technology by Judy Lever-Duffy and Jean B. McDonald