Keys to a Mind Blowing Presentation

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Keys to a Mind BlowingPresentation
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WAKE UP QUIZ!!!

• NAME ONE THING YOU SHOULD NEVER PUT ON YOUR POWER
  POINT PRESENTATION?
• Name three types of charts???
• Name one good prop???

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Tips To Be Covered

• Props
• Posters
• Overhead Transparencies
• Charts
• Maps
• Images
• Text
• Sound Music
• Handouts

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Introduction

• Have a Hook
• Set The Tone
• Include objectives
• Strong and Focused

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Props
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Props

• Something that illustrates a point   - Charts
  Graphs   - Humorous-Depends on Target
  AudienceMetaphors Symbolism-Online links can
  also be a prop

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Overheads
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Overhead Transparencies

• Can be a good way to avoid using
  handouts-Remember you audience  - Don't block
  the screen  - Don't talk to the screen  -
  Careful for the power cord-A good backup in case
  of no PowerPoint

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Posters
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Posters

• Can summarize your work  - i.e. trade show
  booth  -Design elements are important  -Font
  sizes  -Use of graphics  -Layout-Main message
  should be easy to find!-Usually only for small
  audiences

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Charts
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Types of Charts

• Bar or Column charts
• Pie charts
• Line charts

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Charts

• Enable audience to grasp complex data at a
  glance.
• Communicate a message effectively.
• Graphical way to organize data.

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Chart Examples
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Maps
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Maps

• Visually organize ideas
• Represents information in a simple way
• Allow audience to view concepts and their
  interrelationship quickly.
• Great way to promote ideas

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Concept Maps

• Concept mapping techniques was developed by
  professor, Joseph D. Novak at Cornell University
  in the 1960s

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Types of Concept Maps

• Flowchart concept map
• System concept map
• Spider concept map
• Hierarchy concept map

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Concept Map Example
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Images
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Images

• Images enhance the overall presentation
• No more than 2 images per slide
• Crop images if needed
• Setting images as backgrounds
• Images should be clear
• Avoid confusing and distractions

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Cropping Pictures
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Clutter and Bad Images
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Backgrounds
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Text
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Text

• Font sizes should be between 18 48
• Font colour must be bold and easy to see
• Font used should be easy to read
• First letter should be uppercase
• Do not cram a slide with text
• Avoid using abbreviations and punctuations

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I Like Dogs

• I really like dogs because they are friendly, do
  tricks, entertain me, play games with me and keep
  me company!
• I have five dogs at home and they are great and
  they make me laugh a lot!
• Want to know what their names are?
• They are called Puffy, Fuzzy, Husky, Hairy and
  Woof.
• I feed them food and water two times a day to
  make sure they dont starve or get thirsty and
  dehydrated then die!
• I take them for walks 1 time a day in my
  neighborhood for around 10 to 15 minutes.
• I have to clean up after my dog because he makes
  a mess in the house and when they number 2.
• I dont like doing that for my dogs because it is
  gross and it smells a lot!
• I also give them baths every once in awhile to
  make sure they are clean.
• When I have time I take them to the park to play
  catch with them. They like it a lot why wouldnt
  they?
• Sometimes they get into fights and hurt each
  other and I have to keep them away from each
  other for awhile.
• When my dog gets sick I take them to the vet 2
  streets down.
• The vets name is Dr. Smith
• Sometimes he has to give them needles and it
  seems like it hurts!
• Why does he have to hurt my dogs like that?
• My dogs are my best friends!

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I Like Dogs

• Friendly, do tricks, entertain me, play games
  with me and keep me company!
• Puffy, Fuzzy, Husky, Hairy and Woof.
• Feed them food and water two times a day and walk
  once a day
• Clean up after my dog
• Take them to the park to play catch
• They get into fights
• When sick I take them to the Vet

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Music Sound Effects
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Music Sound Effects

• Some come with PowerPoint
• Download music or sounds
• Upload from CDs

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Music Sound Effects

• Can be overbearing
• Dont want to distract from presentation
• Keep it to a minimum

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Music Sound Effects

• Can help make a point
• Allows the audience to grasp the concept
• Involves audience more
• Keeps attention focused

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Handouts
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Handouts - Cons

• Fear of substitutes
• No note taking
• Falling asleep

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Handouts - Pros

• Can improve student learning
• Prepare students for lectures
• Lets audience learn material ahead

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Handouts

• Creative design
• Not verbatim
• Leave space for note taking
• Can use for participation

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Summary

• Repeat points in order
• Summarize main points
• Combine a summary and repetition
• End with memorable statement

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THANK YOU
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Bibliography

• (1) May Y Chau." Computer Supported Concept
  Maps." Feb 2005. 14 Feb 2006 .edu.au/libre8n2/      (2) "What." The Shodor
  Education Foundation Inc.1997.14 Feb. 2006
•      ies/piechart/
• (3)"Using Charts." Strategic Communication.
  1998.14 Feb 2006

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Bibliography

• (1) May Y Chau." Computer Supported Concept
  Maps." Feb 2005. 14 Feb 2006 .edu.au/libre8n2/      (2) "What." The Shodor
  Education Foundation Inc.1997.14 Feb. 2006
•      ies/piechart/
• (3)"Using Charts." Strategic Communication.
  1998.14 Feb 2006

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