Microsoft Powerpoint is a computer program where the user can create slideshows that help them deliver a speech to an audience. The purpose of a powerpoint presentation is to generate energy, sell yor image, comand respect and give the audience certainty that what your saying is real. It contains compelling data that will survive scrutiny when the presentation is over and provides an emotional connection thats crucial to the success of the message being portrayed. Typical speeches contain an introduction a body and a conclusion. An effective introduction must first get the attention of the audience then discuss the topic at hand. A thesis statement is usually given before the transition into the body part of the speech. The body must contain the main ideas of your topic and discuss them in full detail; providing examples and outside research to back up what you're saying. the conclusion should be brief and tight, reviewing the main points of the presentation and re-asserting your thesis based on the facts presented. the powerpoint slides should not contain word for word of your speech but rather a summary or dot points of what you're saying. Keep it simple - less is more! Only add things that will enhance your speech; such as pictures and diagrams. It is wise not to use sounds unless they will definetly enhance what you have to say. When using colours make sure they dont clash or are too bright because that will more than likely distract the audience. the following is a list of strategies for audience involvement:-
- Pitch your presentation according to the audience
- Only use relevant and up to date examples
- Ask questions that will encourage the audience to think
- Try to keep eye contact at all times
- Speak clearly, pausing and emphasising correctly
- Rehearse and learn your speech
Tutorial Summary:
1. Go to Laura Guertin's "Online resources for how to prepare and deliver a presentation" and use this, as well as information from this week’s lecture, to make a "Top Five" list of strategies to help you deliver a top-notch presentation.
This can be found at the following web address: http://www.personal.psu.edu/uxg3/blogs/undergraduateresearch/2008/02/online-resources-for-how-to-pr.html
One = Make sure you have researched well on your topic, so when your saying your speech you know what you are talking about. This means you wont have to completly rely on your notes or aids and will beable to answer questions more effectively.
Two = Look at the audience when you are speaking. Make eye contact. If you are looking down at your notes alll the time the audience may lose interest.
Three = Ensure that you have practised your talk a few times over so you know what you are saying and how you will be saying it.
Four = Make sure your speech has a introduction, body and a conclusion. a well collected speech is more understandable and will help you know what point of the presentation you are up to.
Five = Don't go over the top with the powerpoint presentation or other aids. Use them as a backup and not as your entire speech.
2. Construct a PowerPoint Six Slide presentation on your ideas on how to give a low impact PowerPoint presentation
Screenshot of slides:
By danijolly22 at 2008-05-24
By danijolly22 at 2008-05-24
By danijolly22 at 2008-05-24
By danijolly22 at 2008-05-24
By danijolly22 at 2008-05-24
By danijolly22 at 2008-05-24
Reading Summary:
1. Powerpoint Tutorial
This is a fun and interactive way to learn about powerpoint. The site has used characters to explain and talk about how the program can be used. They have tried to make it fun by including jokes and using colour. The characters interact with each other and use this method to teach the reader. some of the things this website covers are:
- Toolbars
- Office assistant
- Powerpoint Vocabulary
- Hints and tips
- Examples
- Creating slides
- Inserting media
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