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Multimedia Presentations
Tips for success!
First things First
When is it appropriate to use PPT?
Questions to Consider:
Are there visual elements I would like to show?
What is the BEST method to teach this topic?
Will a PPT help students understand the content?
If a PPT is the Best Route…
Follow good PPT Practices!
Text Fonts
AVOID ALL UPPER CASE LETTERS Avoid italics Do not use too much boldface Avoid using too many fonts Use solid rather than outline fonts Use Arial instead of Times New Roman Use drop shadowshadow to emphasize letters
Text Lines Keep text short and simple
– (36 words, 6 lines, 6 words per line)
Put plenty of space between lines of text
Use flush left for easy reading
Avoid full justification: align text on left
Bullets Avoid Using Too Many Bullet Points In A Row
Bullets
Use 3-5 bullets per slide Use one line of text per bullet
Consider using clipart for bullets Consider using progressive disclosureConsider using progressive disclosure
– of points (build) – with the current point highlighted
Transitions
Never introduce the first or title slide with a transition
Avoid too many different types Use to create appropriate effect…. “View/Slide Sorter/Transitions/Builds”
Next Point
Wipe Left to Right
Previous Point
Wipe Right to Left
Show Detail
ZOOM IN
Show General
ZOOM OUT
Smooth Transition
Rain/Fade/Dissolve
New Topic
Fade to Black/Blinds
Animation
Limit to providing highlights or emphasis Consider sliding text bullets Use to show change, movement or
progress Use to show dynamic concepts or
objects in motion “Insert/Picture/Clipart or From File” “Slide Show/Custom Animations”
Sound
Use to create a mood Use to accentuate points Use for sound effects Use to create a sense of unity Connect to certain images or bullets Develop “Custom Animations”
Colors
Keep colors simple and limited to 3 to 4 per presentation
Use solid colors rather than patterns or shading
Use consistent colors throughout the presentation
“Format/Slide Color Scheme or Background”
Colors
Use solid colors rather than patterns or shading
Colors
Use consistent colors throughout the presentation
Color Selection
Use contrasting colors
Light on Dark
Dark on Light
Colors
Avoid Red/Green Color Combinations
(Color Blind)
Clipart/Graphics Use when appropriate
to the message: – to capture attention and
clarify points, – to explain, – to describe, – to show relationships
Be consistent in the type of image used (e.g., color, line, drawings, photos)
Use Microsoft Clipart Online if you get stuck!
Slide Masters
Use when you want each title or slide to show similar– font, – borders, – Graphics
“View/Masters/Slide or Title Master”
Pro Tips
Use Shift B or W Shift B=Black Screen Shift W=White Screen
– Keeps the focus on YOU!
You CAN Be Successful!
Taken From:http://www.wcape.school.za/subject/CS/PHS/evtip.htm