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