Creating Effective Presentations

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Creating Effective Presentations Rachel Eichen Novare Library Services

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Creating Effective Presentations (Rachel Eichen) You might not think of PowerPoint as engaging and exciting but PowerPoint is an extremely powerful tool in the right hands. During this two-part class we will: - Discuss basic presentation concepts for keeping your audience engaged - Show effective slide design using Microsoft PowerPoint - Learn tips and tricks for improving presentations - Demonstrate ways to interact and assess your audience - Explore alternative presentation software During this two part class, attendees will create a short presentation using Powerpoint, customize it for their audience, and have the option to receive feedback.

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Creating Effective Presentations

Rachel EichenNovare Library Services

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Quick poll

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Agenda

• Before you Begin• Best Practices• Powerpoint Demo

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PowerPoint is like jewelry…

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The best presentation is one you feel comfortable with

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Before you begin, consider…

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Audience

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Timeframe and Goals

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Resources

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We learn 3 different ways

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Can you guess what’s wrong with these slides?

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Chilean Exports• Fresh fruit leads Chile's export mix - Chile emerges as major supplier of fresh fruit to

world market due to ample natural resources, consumer demand for fresh fruit during winter season in U.S. and Europe, and incentives in agricultural policies of Chilean government, encouraging trend toward diversification of exports and development of nontraditional crops - U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Economic Research Service Report

• Chile is among the developing economies taking advantage of these trends, pursuing a free market economy. This has allowed for diversification through the expansion of fruit production for export, especially to the U.S. and Western Europe. Chile has successfully diversified its agricultural sector to the extent that it is now a major fruit exporting nation. Many countries view Chile's diversification of agriculture as a model to be followed.

• Meanwhile, the U.S. remains the largest single market for Chile's fruit exports. However, increasing demand from the EC and Central and East European countries combined may eventually surpass exports to the U.S., spurring further growth in Chile's exports.

• If you’ve read this far, your eyes probably hurt and you’ve been reading this tedious long-winded text instead of listening to me. I’m insulted- can’t you see I’m doing a presentation up here? Look at me! Congratulations, however, on having such good eyesight.

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•Too much text and font too small•Emphasize main points•Keep text to a minimum•Use phrases instead of sentences•Font size – bigger is better (30pt+)

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Beginner Motorcycles

• My personal favorite: the Suzuki Savage

• Light weight (~380lbs)• Adequate power

(650cc engine)• Low seat height fits

most riders

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•Avoid clashing colors•Light room? Dark text on light

•Dark room? Light text on dark

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•Avoid overusing pictures•1-2 pictures per slide is best•Keep slides simple•Avoid animated pictures

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Racquetball Fundamentals

2, 3, or 4 players. 1 player serves, other “returns.” Only serving player can score. Served ball must land past serving line and

cannot hit back wall. Ball can only bounce once before striking

front wall…but ball does not have to bounce.

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•Don’t overuse animations•Keep animations consistent•Animations/transitions are optional

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Keep them engaged• Tell a story• Ask a question• Have a quiz• Use humor• Use repetition

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The best presentation is ______________________

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The best presentation is one you feel comfortable with

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Homework

• Create slideshow using a theme• One slide with at least 1 picture (no

clipart)• One slide demonstrating audience

engagement (more than just info)

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Rachel Eichen

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