The document discusses using PowerPoint differently for online learning compared to in-person presentations. Some key points: - When used online, PowerPoint presentations need more content like text and notes on slides since learners will be reading on a computer screen rather than listening to a presenter. - Interactivity is important online through tools like videos, quizzes, games and URLs to engage learners. - File size is also a consideration for online materials, keeping presentations under 4MB if possible for emailing.

1. Using PowerPoint differently online Patrick R. Lowenthal CU Online [email_address]

2. Agenda Death by PowerPoint Movement Strategies to improve PowerPoint Use Everything Changes Online Tools of the Trade Distribution Q & A

3. Death by PowerPoint

4. Peter Norvig -- http://norvig.com/Gettysburg/sld001.htm

5. Edward Tufte

6. Cognitive Style of PowerPoint

7. “ Official: PowerPoint is bad for Brains” “ Bad PowerPoint: When is enough, enough?” “ PowerPoint: Shot with its own bullets” “ PowerPoint is evil” “ Does PowerPoint make us Stupid?” “ PowerPoint: Can software edit our thoughts?”

8. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tGq3tH4qSw

9. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJ5dbUCu2Ug

10. Low resolution Bullet outlines dilute thought Deeply hierarchical and linear structure Fragments narrative and data Preoccupation with format, not content Decoration and phluff Tufte’s Problems

11. Focused on presentations—not learning Blames the tool Over-emphasis on content Doesn’t offer any strategies to improve PowerPoint Problems w/ Tufte

12. Improving PowerPoint Use

13. Use more visuals and give handouts Avoid bulleted outlines Develop non-linear presentations Use non-distracting backgrounds; avoid distracting images Tufte’s Implicit Tips

14. Should support learning objectives Avoid PPT templates Avoid using more than one level of bullets Less is better: less words & fewer slides Avoid distracting clip art or unrelated images Avoid distracting slide transitions Use CARP to improve design Avoid using all CAPS Leverage multimedia Don’t let PowerPoint control your teaching Rules of Thumb

15. Should support learning objectives Avoid PPT templates Avoid using more than one level of bullets Less is better: less words & fewer slides Avoid distracting clip art or unrelated images Avoid distracting slide transitions Use CARP to improve design Avoid using all CAPS Leverage multimedia Don’t let PowerPoint control your teaching Rules of Thumb

16. Should support learning objectives Avoid PPT templates Avoid using more than one level of bullets Less is better: less words & fewer slides Avoid distracting clip art or unrelated images Avoid distracting slide transitions Use CARP to improve design Avoid using all CAPS Leverage multimedia Don’t let PowerPoint control your teaching Rules of Thumb

17. Should support learning objectives Avoid PPT templates Avoid using more than one level of bullets Less is better: less words & fewer slides Avoid distracting clip art or unrelated images Avoid distracting slide transitions Use CARP to improve design Avoid using all CAPS Leverage multimedia Don’t let PowerPoint control your teaching Rules of Thumb

18. Should support learning objectives Avoid PPT templates Avoid using more than one level of bullets Less is better: less words & fewer slides Avoid distracting clip art or unrelated images Avoid distracting slide transitions Use CARP to improve design Avoid using all CAPS Leverage multimedia Don’t let PowerPoint control your teaching Rules of Thumb

19. Should support learning objectives Avoid PPT templates Avoid using more than one level of bullets Less is better: less words & fewer slides Avoid distracting clip art or unrelated images Avoid distracting slide transitions Use CARP to improve design Avoid using all CAPS Leverage multimedia Don’t let PowerPoint control your teaching Rules of Thumb

20. Should support learning objectives Avoid PPT templates Avoid using more than one level of bullets Less is better: less words & fewer slides Avoid distracting clip art or unrelated images Avoid distracting slide transitions Use CARP to improve design Avoid using all CAPS Leverage multimedia Don’t let PowerPoint control your teaching Rules of Thumb

21. Should support learning objectives Avoid PPT templates Avoid using more than one level of bullets Less is better: less words & fewer slides Avoid distracting clip art or unrelated images Avoid distracting slide transitions Use CARP to improve design Avoid using all CAPS Leverage multimedia Don’t let PowerPoint control your teaching Rules of Thumb

22. Should support learning objectives Avoid PPT templates Avoid using more than one level of bullets Less is better: less words & fewer slides Avoid distracting clip art or unrelated images Avoid distracting slide transitions Use CARP to improve design Avoid using all CAPS Leverage multimedia Don’t let PowerPoint control your teaching Rules of Thumb

23. Should support learning objectives Avoid PPT templates Avoid using more than one level of bullets Less is better: less words & fewer slides Avoid distracting clip art or unrelated images Avoid distracting slide transitions Use CARP to improve design Avoid using all CAPS Leverage multimedia Don’t let PowerPoint control your teaching Rules of Thumb

24. 6 x 6 10, 20, 30 rule Ignite Pecha Kucha Gar Reynolds Top 10 (Presentation 2.0) Other Strategies

25. Everything Changes Online!

26. I Have a Question ???

27. Online Imperative

28. Narrate

29. Add Content

30. Ways to Narrate 1. Use PowerPoint 2. Use a PPT add-on (e.g., Adobe Presenter, iSpring, Articulate, Impatica) Use a third party app (e.g., Adobe Connect, Jing, PhotoStory, MovieMaker, iMovie)

31. Lets Create this Document Together http://tinyurl.com/FLCpowerpoint

32. Ways to Add Content 1. Add More Text / Graphics to Body of the Slides 2. Add Notes

33. This slide is an example of what a PowerPoint slide online might look like: More content is better online When developing PowerPoint presentations for online learning, the rules change. The number one reason is because your audience is now sitting right at a computer screen. Therefore, while the two central principles (i.e., sound instructional design and sound message design) remain important because learners often skim instead of read content online, the actual development of the PowerPoint presentation changes and becomes more like designing a webpage. Implications The number one way this impacts faculty is by the fact that one presentation cannot and should not be used for classroom and online courses—that is, unless you are going to include audio or video to supplement the slides. Adding More Text

34. Adding More Text

35. Other Things

36. Adding Interactivity

37. The Rules Change Online This slide is another example of what a PowerPoint slide online might look like: Interactivity When developing PowerPoint presentations online, it is important to recognize and take advantage of the fact that your learner is now able to interact with your presentation. Therefore, including URL’s, video, audio, games, quizzes, can all strengthen your presentation as a learning experience. Bandwidth The size of your files, images that you use, and any video components takes on new importance. As a general rule of thumb, it is hard to email anything over 4mb so you should strive to keep your PowerPoint presentations under 4mb . Home :: Week 1 :: Quiz 1 :: Week 2 :: Quiz 2 :: Week 3 :: Quiz 3 ::  Back | Home | Next 

38. Interactivity MS Producer for PowerPoint Articulate Presenter Impatica for PowerPoint Games Digital Stories Moving Beyond Static Text We need to think of ways to get students to interact and actively engage in their learning.

39. Interactivity MS Producer for PowerPoint Articulate Presenter Impatica for PowerPoint Games Digital Stories Moving Beyond Static Text MS Producer is a good tool if you want to add audio and video to your slides. It is also free!

40. Interactivity MS Producer for PowerPoint Articulate Presenter Impatica for PowerPoint Games Digital Stories Moving Beyond Static Text Articulate Presenter offers a seamless (but expensive) alternative to Producer. Also has quiz making tools.

41. Interactivity MS Producer for PowerPoint Articulate Presenter Impatica for PowerPoint Games Digital Stories Moving Beyond Static Text Impatica is an easy tool to covert PowerPoint slides for the web.

42. Interactivity MS Producer for PowerPoint Articulate Presenter Impatica for PowerPoint Games Digital Stories Moving Beyond Static Text PowerPoint can used to create learning games to engage students online

43. Interactivity MS Producer for PowerPoint Articulate Presenter Impatica for PowerPoint Games Digital Stories Moving Beyond Static Text Digital stories can be an effective way to build teacher presence online.

44. Other Ideas?

45. Distribution

47. Patrick Lowenthal [email_address] www.slideshare.net/plowenthal