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Welcome to a demonstration on the advantages of using electronic format for presentations. Learn about versatility, multimedia, and simple rules for design and animation to enhance your laptop presentations in classrooms and auditoriums. Discover the importance of typography, color, and sound to create maximum impact and audience engagement. Master the mechanics of preparation and delivery to effectively convey your message. Utilize presentation skills and technology to deliver clear and impactful presentations.
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Welcome to a demonstration!
Why use electronic format? Versatility Overheads / slides / handouts Multimedia Applicable to different audiences Laptop presentations Classroom / auditorium
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)
Simple Rules for Design • C O LOUR • Choose one that complements • Applicable to presentation • Backgrounds • Keep simple • Don’t overpower message
Simple Rules for Design • Borders / Corners • Highlight stage • Focus attention • Heading / Title on each page • Keep audience informed • Focus attention
Beyond the basics… • Master Slides Create common elements Backgrounds / Fonts Borders Titles Logos
Custom Animation • Why add animation to slides? • Add Visual Appeal • Add Drama / Humour • Maximum Impact • Create Blind
Simple Rules for Animation • Keep it simple! • Know your audience • Experiment • Don’t overuse • Be Consistent! • Use throughout
NATIONALGEOGRAPHIC Stanley Cup Fever Will you survive? Simple Rules for Animation • Sound • Use for emphasis • Add humour • Branding
Slide Transitions • Why use them? • Add Visual Appeal • Audience Attention Grabber • Simple Rules • Be Consistent!
More Fun Stuff! • Flash Animation / Movies • Add eye candy • Explain concepts / ideas • Sound Files • Add Commentary • Just for fun
Mechanics of Presentation • Before you present • Test your presentation • PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE! • Print / review hard copy • Prepare backup plan • Test equipment
Mechanics of Presentation • When you present • Start with Welcome slide • Maximum impact • Use blackout feature • Speak to audience • End with Closing slide
So, use your presentation skills and the power of technology to make your point clearly and simply!