Unit 3, Lesson 8 Making Presentations That Get Attention Introduction to Information Technology Lesson 8 MultiMedia AOIT Introduction of Information Technology Unit 3, Lesson 8 Making Presentations That Get Attention Copyright © 2007–2014 National Academy Foundation. All rights reserved.

Presentations may have many goals Introduction to Information Technology Lesson 8 MultiMedia Presentations may have many goals They may: Inform Educate Persuade Can you think of examples for each type of presentation?

Audiences learn in three different ways Introduction to Information Technology Lesson 8 MultiMedia Audiences learn in three different ways Audiences learn by: seeing, hearing, doing (or by concrete examples). How can you incorporate each of these into a presentation?

PowerPoint is a great way to present Introduction to Information Technology Lesson 8 MultiMedia PowerPoint is a great way to present Microsoft PowerPoint allows you to create a “slideshow” that can include: Text Charts and graphs Photos and graphics (in TIFF or JPEG format) Audio, video, and other sound How would you use these in a presentation?

There are rules for good presentations Introduction to Information Technology Lesson 8 MultiMedia There are rules for good presentations Keep slides simple and easy to read. State your purpose. Add images that support your points. Relax and use a friendly speaking style. Don’t just read the slides to your audience. Can you come up with any other rules for a good presentation?

Use the right colors to make slides easy to read Introduction to Information Technology Lesson 8 MultiMedia Use the right colors to make slides easy to read Use light-colored backgrounds with dark text. Use dark backgrounds with bright text. Can you think of any other tips to make slides easy to read?

What are the “right” Colors”

Use the right colors to make slides easy to read Introduction to Information Technology Lesson 8 MultiMedia Use the right colors to make slides easy to read Use light-colored backgrounds. Use dark-colored text. What if you really need to use a dark background? Can you think of a solution?

Use a large font size to make slides easy to read Introduction to Information Technology Lesson 8 MultiMedia Use a large font size to make slides easy to read Limit how much text you put on each slide. Make the text clean and big.

You can add a lot to your computer system Introduction to Information Technology Lesson 8 MultiMedia You can add a lot to your computer system Computer users can add all sorts of things to their systems. Some things you might want to add to your system are: A keyboard: Keyboards are input devices that allow users to type text and numbers. A mouse: Mice are pointing devices that help users position cursors, make selections, and navigate through web pages, software applications, and so on. Game controllers: Game controllers help players move through gaming environments, run, jump, pick up and examine objects, etc. What’s wrong with this slide about peripherals?

Introduction to Information Technology Lesson 8 MultiMedia Peripherals make using a computer easier Keyboards Game Controllers Mice Peripherals are devices users add on to their systems to make them easier to use. What makes this slide about peripherals effective?

Organize your presentation effectively Introduction to Information Technology Organize your presentation effectively Lesson 8 MultiMedia State your purpose: make it clear what you want people to know. Present information in multiple ways. End with a summary. Give some examples of how you might state the purpose of a presentation. What are you asking your audience to learn or understand?

Introduction to Information Technology Lesson 8 MultiMedia Add supporting images Photos, graphics, charts: Keep people interested Reinforce key messages Help visual learners understand What other images, graphics, or charts would enhance this slide?

Avoid cluttering your slides with images Introduction to Information Technology Lesson 8 MultiMedia Avoid cluttering your slides with images But be careful: Avoid slide clutter. Don’t use too many colors.

Introduction to Information Technology Lesson 8 MultiMedia Relax and be friendly Avoid: Reading your slides word for word Talking too fast Be sure to: Add information & examples in your own words Allow time for note-taking Answer audience questions Practice your presentation

The best presentations have… Introduction to Information Technology Lesson 8 MultiMedia The best presentations have… Easy-to-read slides that support what is being said A clearly stated purpose Graphics, photos, and other visual objects used judiciously A speaker who is relaxed and confident

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