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Bruce Scharlau, University of Aberdeen, 2011
Creating PresentationsA presentation of two halves
Bruce Scharlau
Computing Science Department
OutlineOutline
Need a messageNeed a message Focus on the messageFocus on the message Follow the rulesFollow the rules Avoid the painAvoid the pain
The messageThe message
Each presentation should have one message to Each presentation should have one message to convey to the audienceconvey to the audience
This is the same as for an essayThis is the same as for an essay
TemplatesTemplates
Templates get you started quicklyTemplates get you started quickly Templates need to be modified to work with Templates need to be modified to work with
your themeyour theme
Look and FeelLook and Feel
Templates focus on look and feel of your Templates focus on look and feel of your presentationpresentation
You need to make them work with the content You need to make them work with the content tootoo
The messageThe message
Your templates should support the message Your templates should support the message you’re presentingyou’re presenting
The message has to be clear and not clutteredThe message has to be clear and not cluttered
Rules to followRules to follow
There are three rules to follow for good There are three rules to follow for good presentationspresentations
Introduce your topicIntroduce your topic Explain your topicExplain your topic Review your topicReview your topic
ControversyControversy
Some say that PowerPoint is uselessSome say that PowerPoint is useless Others say it puts people to sleepOthers say it puts people to sleep
SummarySummary
Following the rules should keep your audience Following the rules should keep your audience awake and guide you to a successul awake and guide you to a successul presentationpresentation
Bruce Scharlau, University of Aberdeen, 2011
And now for something completely different…
Bruce Scharlau, University of Aberdeen, 2011
A presentation should have one message Get the Ark,
or save the kids, or find the Grail -
not all at once
http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=573291733&size=o
Bruce Scharlau, University of Aberdeen, 2011
The PowerPoint templates don’t ensure a consistent message
http://www.presentationzen.com/presentationzen/2007/09/steve-bill-redu.html
Bruce Scharlau, University of Aberdeen, 2011
The templates focus on look and feel, but not the message
http://www.presentationzen.com/presentationzen/2007/09/steve-bill-redu.html
Bruce Scharlau, University of Aberdeen, 2011
You need to keep the message clear
http://www.presentationzen.com/presentationzen/2007/09/steve-bill-redu.html
Bruce Scharlau, University of Aberdeen, 2011
There are some basic rules to follow for good presentations
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dunechaser/567753250/in/set-72057594083213751/
It may look hard, but it’s not really
Bruce Scharlau, University of Aberdeen, 2011
First, use complete sentences as titles
Full sentences force you to
clarify your ideasRight, Steve,
and it makes it easier for others too
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dunechaser/160405659/in/set-72057594116462049/
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Sentences force the author to clarify ideas
Headings leave room to waffleHeadings leave room to waffle
Bruce Scharlau, University of Aberdeen, 2011
Sentences as titles will still work on their own
Headings are ambiguousHeadings are ambiguous
Bruce Scharlau, University of Aberdeen, 2011
Sentences make the storyboard clearer
Sentences develop the plotSentences develop the plot
Bruce Scharlau, University of Aberdeen, 2011
Second, add an appropriate image to reinforce the message
http://flickr.com/photos/dunechaser/345032729/
I can do anything with
a greenscreen
Bruce Scharlau, University of Aberdeen, 2011
An image should illustrate the point of the slide
http://headrush.typepad.com/creating_passionate_users/2005/06/kill_your_prese.html
Bruce Scharlau, University of Aberdeen, 2011
Try different images to set the correct tone of the presentation
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dunechaser/103294071/ http://www.summerglau.co.uk/gallery/summer-in-serenity/index.php?imgDisplay=Serenity-(60).jpg
Bruce Scharlau, University of Aberdeen, 2011
Mixing images with words makes the slide more memorable
http://headrush.typepad.com/creating_passionate_users/2006/01/crash_course_in.html
Bruce Scharlau, University of Aberdeen, 2011
Third, use the notes to explain your slides
Bruce Scharlau, University of Aberdeen, 2011
Notes help you remember the words you will say for that slide
Bruce Scharlau, University of Aberdeen, 2011
Notes also provide a handout
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Notes provide a presentation for when you’re not there
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Fourth, use a rule of three’s to support your message
1. Point1. Sub-point2. Sub-point3. Sub-point
2. Point1. Sub-point2. Sub-point3. Sub-point
3. Point1. Sub-point2. Sub-point3. Sub-point
Bruce Scharlau, University of Aberdeen, 2011
Your presentation has three acts (just like a movie)
http://www.sociablemedia.com/thebook_resources.php4
Bruce Scharlau, University of Aberdeen, 2011
The second act needs supporting evidence to develop the argument of the plot
http://indexed.blogspot.com/2007/06/just-desserts-or-drive-thru-value-meal.html
Bruce Scharlau, University of Aberdeen, 2011
PowerPoint presentations don’t have to be painful
http://flickr.com/photos/oskay/265899841/
Pain, what pain?
Bruce Scharlau, University of Aberdeen, 2011
You can also add extra dimensions to make the presentation stick
SimpleSimple UnexpectedUnexpected ConcreteConcrete
StoriesStories CredibleCredible Emotional
Emotional
http://www.madetostick.com/
Bruce Scharlau, University of Aberdeen, 2011
Remember to deliver one message and you’ll do fine
Escape the ball, find the treasure,
save the girl, not all at once
http://flickr.com/photos/dunechaser/665480669/
Bruce Scharlau, University of Aberdeen, 2011
Resources to support this presentation
Royalty Free Imageshttp://www.sxc.hu/http://www.morguefile.com/http://openclipart.org/http://flickr.com/search/advanced/(creative commons tagged photos)
More about presentations and learninghttp://www.beyondbullets.com/http://www.presentationzen.com/presentationzen/http://headrush.typepad.com/creating_passionate_users/
Examples using this approach:Why mobile matters Agile Games for Software DevelopmentAgile at the University