Capstone Presentation Guideline March 2014 Middletown High School Middletown Public Schools 2014 Presentation Overview

Introduction a. My name is_____ b. Short engagement activity c. I chose this topic because… 2014 Presentation Overview

Thesis Statement a. What question informed your project? b. What thesis statement shaped your research? c. What was your learning stretch? 2014 Presentation Overview

Main Applied Learning Standard a. How did your project align with a main applied learning standard (A1a, A1b, A1c)? 2014 Presentation Overview

Research – Present the Information you Uncovered Source #1 a. Share and explain 4 bulleted pieces of information. b. Use MLA Citation Format 2014 Presentation Overview

Research – Present the Information you Uncovered Source #2 a. Share and explain 4 bulleted pieces of information. b. Use MLA Citation Format 2014 Presentation Overview

Research – Present the Information you Uncovered Source #3 a. Share and explain 4 bulleted pieces of information. b. Use MLA Citation Format 2014 Presentation Overview

Application of Research to the Project a. How did the information you researched inform/shape/help you complete your project? 2014 Presentation Overview

Images of the Project in Action (process, teaching, or product) a. Insert digital images (original)/ video presentation/ audio files that illustrate your work. (Technology standard 6) b. In your speech, explain the steps/process you went through to complete the project Presentation Overview

Report and reflect on your field work (event, product) a. How did it go? b. What made you proud? c. What surprised you? d. What choices did you make which worked out well? e. Discuss any obstacles and how you overcame them Presentation Overview

Conclusion a. What did you learn about yourself? b. If you had to do it all over again, what would you have changed to make the project more effective/work better? 2014 Presentation Overview

Questions? 2011 Presentation Overview

Making PowerPoint Slides Avoiding the Pitfalls of Bad Slides Thanks to The International Association of Science and Technology for Development (IASTED) version.

Tips to be Covered Slide Structure Fonts Color Background Graphs and Images Spelling and Grammar Conclusions Questions 2014 Presentation Overview

Slide Structure – Good Use 1-2 slides per minute of your presentation Write in bullet form, not complete sentences Include 4-5 bullets per slide Avoid wordiness: use key words and phrases only 2014 Presentation Overview

Slide Structure - Bad This page contains too many words for a presentation slide. It is not written in point form, making it difficult both for your audience to read and for you to present each point. Your audience will spend too much time trying to read this paragraph instead of listening to you Presentation Overview

Slide Structure – Good Show one point at a time: – Will help audience concentrate on what you are saying – Will prevent audience from reading ahead – Will help you keep your presentation focused 2014 Presentation Overview

Slide Structure - Bad Do not use distracting animation Do not go overboard with the animation Be consistent with the animation that you use 2014 Presentation Overview

Fonts - Good Use at least an 18-point font Use different size fonts for main points and secondary points – this font is 24-point, the main point font is 28-point, and the title font is 36-point Use a standard font like Times New Roman or Arial 2014 Presentation Overview

Fonts - Bad If you use a small font, your audience won’t be able to read what you have written CAPITALIZE ONLY WHEN NECESSARY. IT IS DIFFICULT TO READ Don’t use a complicated font 2014 Presentation Overview

Color - Good Use a color of font that contrasts sharply with the background – Ex: blue font on white background Use color to reinforce the logic of your structure – Ex: light blue title and dark blue text Use color to emphasize a point – But only use this occasionally 2014 Presentation Overview

Color - Bad Using a font color that does not contrast with the background color is hard to read Using color for decoration is distracting and annoying. Using a different color for each point is unnecessary – Using a different color for secondary points is also unnecessary Trying to be creative can also be bad 2014 Presentation Overview

Background - Good Use backgrounds such as this one that are attractive but simple Use backgrounds which are light Use the same background consistently throughout your presentation 2014 Presentation Overview

Background – Bad Avoid backgrounds that are distracting or difficult to read from Always be consistent with the background that you use 2014 Presentation Overview

Spelling and Grammar Proof your slides for: – speling mistakes – the use of of repeated words – grammatical errors you might have make Have someone else proofread your presentation! 2014 Presentation Overview

Conclusion Use an effective and strong closing – Your audience is likely to remember your last words Use a conclusion slide to: – Summarize the main points of your presentation 2014 Presentation Overview

Conclusion Remember that you are focus of your presentation. Use the slides to guide your thinking. Grab attention immediately. Design quality slides that enhance what you say Presentation Overview

Conclusion Stand away from a podium and talk to the audience. Make good eye contact and be responsive. Provide a handout with key points Presentation Overview

Questions?? End your presentation with a simple question slide to: – Invite your audience to ask questions – Provide a visual aid during question period – Avoid ending a presentation abruptly 2014 Presentation Overview

Final Advice Be prepared. Come early and make sure all technical details (computer, remote, software, etc.) are set up and working. Have a backup. Carry a flash drive with your presentationflash drive Practice, practice, practice 2014 Presentation Overview