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Join the PowerPoint training workshop for faculty at the National Food Safety and Toxicology Center, presented by Patricia Stewart, Director of Communication and Education Services. Enhance your presentations, improve funding opportunities, and increase public understanding of food safety issues.
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PowerPoint for POWER BROKERS
A training workshop for faculty at theNational Food Safety and Toxicology CenterMichigan State University Presented by Patricia Stewart Director of Communication and Education Services National Food Safety and Toxicology Center (NFSTC)
The Common Places of Education • Teacher – Pat Stewart • Learner – NFSTC Faculty • Subject – PowerPoint Training • Setting – NFSTC Faculty Meeting
Educational Need/Opportunity • NFSTC Mission “ …conduct research that will increase understanding of chemical and microbial hazards in foods and to use this knowledge to develop a safer food supply, well-founded public policy, and a greater public understanding of food safety issues….”
Educational Need/Opportunity • Inherent need embodied in NFSTC mission • Faculty to present research to the public • Faculty to find funding for their research
NFSTC logo and website • address www.foodsafe.msu.edu The Power of PowerPoint • Enhance presentations • Kiosk mode • Consistency • Limited use of “bells and whistles” • Proper use of graphics • Limited text • Professional appearance
3.Enhanced potential for funding Benefits of PowerPointto NFSTC • Develop a public understanding of the center’s purpose and its research 2.Heightened visibility for the center
Benefits outweigh costs • Center can use MSU computer facilities • Several PowerPoint licenses available • No trainer/teacher costs • Greater public support • Greater understanding of foodborne illness • Potential for alternate funding The Plan • Broad range of audiences • Local groups, such as Lions Clubs • Advocacy groups, such as Michigan Restaurant Assoc. • Government such as U.S. Food and Drug Administration
The Presentation • Center Director to invite faculty to training workshop • Two to four half-day workshops • Two groups • Beginning and intermediate • Faculty to bring presentation to training • Handouts • CDs for those unable to attend
The Resources • Internet sites, for example: • www.presentersuniversity.com • Presentations magazine • NFSTC PowerPoint template • Classroom in a Book for PowerPoint
Reduce foodborne illness The Power of PowerPoint • Instill a notion for marketing research • We can sell a “product” • Convince the public to buy into the center • Gained visibility for the center
"Creative minds have always been known to survive any kind of bad training." Anna Freud Remember…
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