Welcome to a demonstration!

1. Welcome to a demonstration!

2. Why use electronic format? Versatility Overheads / slides / handouts Multimedia Applicable to different audiences Laptop presentations Classroom / auditorium

3. Simple Rules for Design • Keep it simple! • KEY words / phrases only • 6 x 6 Rule • Importance of typeface • San Serif (Arial, Helvetica) • Serif (Times Roman, Courier)

4. Simple Rules for Design • C O LOUR • Choose one that complements • Applicable to presentation • Backgrounds • Keep simple • Don’t overpower message

5. Simple Rules for Design • Borders / Corners • Highlight stage • Focus attention • Heading / Title on each page • Keep audience informed • Focus attention

6. Beyond the basics… • Master Slides Create common elements Backgrounds / Fonts Borders Titles Logos

7. Custom Animation • Why add animation to slides? • Add Visual Appeal • Add Drama / Humour • Maximum Impact • Create Blind

8. Simple Rules for Animation • Keep it simple! • Know your audience • Experiment • Don’t overuse • Be Consistent! • Use throughout

9. NATIONALGEOGRAPHIC Stanley Cup Fever Will you survive? Simple Rules for Animation • Sound • Use for emphasis • Add humour • Branding

10. Slide Transitions • Why use them? • Add Visual Appeal • Audience Attention Grabber • Simple Rules • Be Consistent!

11. More Fun Stuff! • Flash Animation / Movies • Add eye candy • Explain concepts / ideas • Sound Files • Add Commentary • Just for fun

12. Mechanics of Presentation • Before you present • Test your presentation • PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE! • Print / review hard copy • Prepare backup plan • Test equipment

13. Mechanics of Presentation • When you present • Start with Welcome slide • Maximum impact • Use blackout feature • Speak to audience • End with Closing slide

14. So, use your presentation skills and the power of technology to make your point clearly and simply!