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Basics of Presentation Design. Balance Color Clarity. Dead Center. is just that!. Go for Dynamic Balance. Left alignment for bullets Use grid to guide placement Offset graphics Use white space. Grid Structure. Rule of thirds Know the power points
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Basics of Presentation Design • Balance • Color • Clarity
Dead Center... is just that!
Go for Dynamic Balance • Left alignment for bullets • Use grid to guide placement • Offset graphics • Use white space
Grid Structure • Rule of thirds • Know the power points • Place pictures to guide the eye
Color and Clarity • Dark vs.. light • Avoid extreme contrasts • Dark blue is most visible • Font Colors • Yellow for titles • White for Text
Rules of Clarity • Avoid ALL CAPS! • Keep points concise • Restrain color, fonts, enhancements • Summarize or expand on next slide
Use For titles Helvetica Arial Black Geneva Use For Text Times Courier Palatino Typefaces and Fonts Sans Serif Serif
The Rules About Words! • No more than ... • 25 words on slide • 5 bullets per slide • 6-8 words per line
Consistency • Sequence and transition • Style of graphics, fonts • Use of color • White space
What’s wrong with this slide? • CADRE TRAINING TO BEGIN IN JANUARY AND CONTINUE THROUGH MAY. • The technology teacher leaders represent 20 districts in LA county, from as far north as Antelope Valley and south to Santa Monica. • The TTLs have a variety of experience and will receive training in telecommunications, multimedia, and teacher productivity • These technology trainers and leaders will re-deliver training to the regions next year • Support for the different regions will vary, and be designed by each regions as needed.
Skills for the 21st Century • Research Information • Present information • Use New Technologies • Work with Others
Closing Quote We know the truth, not only by the reason, but also by the heart. -- Blaise Pascal