Transcript How to.ppt

How to: PowerPoint
PowerPoint Tips
Overview
Improving Retention
 Parts of a Presentation
 PowerPoint Design Tips
 Two Acronyms
 Conclusion
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Improving Retention
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Presentation graphics,
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such as PowerPoint
better understand what is heard
 by adding visual reinforcement.
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Improving Retention 2
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Retention rates:
10% of what they read
 20% of what they hear
 30% of what they see
 70% of what they see and hear...
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PowerPoint can increase retention
 Speaking Guide
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Parts of a Presentation
Introductory Slide
 Topics, or Objectives
 Body of Presentation
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One slide per objective or main idea
Conclusion=recap, then make point
PowerPoint Design Tips 1
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Dark backgrounds for projection,
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light backgrounds for printing.
Contrast text color against background
 Never use red for font color: blurs.
 Limit each slide to 7 or less lines
 Limit each line to 7 or less words
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PowerPoint Design Tips 2
Use large font sizes
 For projected presentations: san serif fonts
 For printed presentations: serif fonts
 Every slide should have a title.
 Every slide should convey one main point
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Two Acronyms
To Drive home your point:
 KIS
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(Keep It Simple)
CCC
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(Clutter Creates Confusion)
Conclusion
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PowerPoint
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Improves Retention
 Assists
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Parts of a Presentation
 Main
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the speaker
points, speaker provides details
PowerPoint Design Tips/Two Acronyms
Follow this plan for better communication!