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Making and Using Computer Presentations

Making and Using Computer Presentations. Session 7 Period 3 Trainer Development Conference 2006 Fred Stringer. Learning Objectives. As a result of this training, you will be able to: Describe the purpose of computer presentations Describe several characteristics of good design

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Making and Using Computer Presentations

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  1. Making and Using Computer Presentations Session 7 Period 3 Trainer Development Conference 2006 Fred Stringer Trainer Development Conference

  2. Learning Objectives • As a result of this training, you will be able to: • Describe the purpose of computer presentations • Describe several characteristics of good design • Use a computer presentation effectively as a training aid. Trainer Development Conference

  3. Uses of Computer Presentations • Stand-alone, unattended displays • Run in a loop • Good for general info, attracting interest • As a training or presentation aid • Supports the human speaker • It does not perform the training • Don’t confuse the two. Trainer Development Conference

  4. Presentation Basics • Know your audience • Who will I be speaking to • What do they already know • What do they want/need from me • What do you need them to know? • Know your material • Practice your presentation Trainer Development Conference

  5. Purpose • Use to: • Reinforce key points • Provide a needed picture • Show a relationship - graphs • Focus • Summarize – visual check list • Pace Trainer Development Conference

  6. Design • Clear Readable Font style • Sans-Serif (without- fine line at end of stroke) • Is more readable on the screen than Serif fonts • Don’t fancy to oblivion • Font Size counts 40, 36, 32, 28, 24, 18,16,14 Trainer Development Conference

  7. Design 2 • Strong and contrasting colors • Careful with Red it bleeds into other colors • Careful with picture backgrounds • Keep graphs simple • Bullets points – about 5 words • Use consistent template • Watch the effects - they will upstage you in a FLASH! Trainer Development Conference

  8. Advantages of computer presentations • Use of animation • Don’t you make it a dis-advantage • Color • Font styles – lots available • Font sizes • Easy to customize • Works for large and small groups Trainer Development Conference

  9. Presentations Do’s • You’re the trainer, • Face the audience and speak to your audience • Point at screen while facing the audience • Assume your audience can & will read the words on your slide – Trainer Development Conference

  10. Presentation Do’s • Know your material • Be able to fly with NO net • Bring your knowledge • Your skill, and • Your personality • Keep it simple but not too simple • Have fun and serve Trainer Development Conference

  11. Environment • Assure you have the right setting • Indoors, some control of light level • Electrical power, screen • Match your equipment to the room and setting • Enough lumens – strength of projector bulb • Enough cable length Trainer Development Conference

  12. Gear Stuff • Know how to use your gear • Practice • Get there early, set-up and practice • Be Prepared • Think when it breaks, not if it breaks • Don’t go in over your head • Assume nothing • Power, extension cords and lighting • A wireless mouse is a good idea Trainer Development Conference

  13. Summary • Key take-away 1 • The technology does not make or take the place of a good presentation • Key take-away 2 • Good design provides an effective tool • Key take-away 3 • Prepare well and enjoy what your doing Trainer Development Conference

  14. Learning Objectives Review • Can you: • Describe the purpose of computer presentations • Describe several characteristics of good design • Use a computer presentation as a training aid? Trainer Development Conference

  15. Thank you! Trainer Development Conference

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