1. Presenting to ….. THE CLASS!
Some tips, quirks and
generally good stuff

2. Being a good presenter
Speak clearly and loud enough so that people in the back can hear.
Don’t read. You can use cue cards or a paper with the main points to help you remember.
Stand to the side of the screen so people can see.
Have something in your hand to help with nervousness (squeeze ball, cue cards, etc. but a sheet of paper can rattle).

3. More….
Be prepared! Know what you need to say, only use the PowerPoint to remind you of the topics.
Use stories or humor about your subject to make it more interesting.
Use pictures, graphs, diagrams, equipment, etc. for more engagement.
If you can, bring in an object for Show-n-Tell.

4. And finally…… Know how to PRONOUNCE terms and “big” words!
If using acronyms, know what they mean! (Be prepared for the audience (especially the teacher) to ask you, for example, what “MRI” stands for or what it is.
When you are finished ask “Are there any questions?” Then when all is over, say “We are at the end, thanks for listening”, or “That’s all folks”, or something like that.
Your audience needs to know when to start clapping.

5. Being a good audience
Be attentive! Put away the cell phone, do mumble or talk, put pencils down, etc.
You will be graded also on this.
Wait until the presenters have finished speaking AND the questions have been answered AND after they say “that’s all”.
Give good claps!

6. Videos: Speaking in front of a group
Tips from top presenters TED talks 6 min
Making presentations in class (high school) strange guy but good 7 min
Bad and good presentations 2.5 min
Dealing with public speaking anxiety 4.5 min

7. Powerpoint fun Text: Use colors but Wisely! Use contrasting colors
But not too much!
Use large font, the big screen looks different, (28 or larger is good).
If too small it will be hard to read.
Limit your items to 6 per screen.

8. Playing with your pictures
Backgrounds: look under Design
Pictures: click on Layout then effects, etc.

9. Add pictures
Can insert textbox and send picture to back. Click Format, then send to front/back.
Play with pictures: Format, then Selection Pane

10. Photos Format, remove background… doesn’t always work but maybe…
Have photos enter with pizazz.
Click on photo, then Animations, then effect options

11. Transitions between slides:
Animations:
Can use different text boxes for better effects..
Entrance vs exit (animation tab, effect options),
Add sound clips, etc. Click Animation pane, effect options
Try some cool stuff!
Make it FUN.
Use a clicker if you have one (or your teacher does)
Transitions between slides:

12. For slide to slide transition click Transition tab, then choose one.
Add music:
Save to your drive, insert audio file on Insert tab. Click on the audio icon on slide.

13. Click here for Bartlett website
More stuff
Add hyperlink (website)
Copy-paste URL into shape
Click here for Bartlett website
Increase font: CTRL + SHIFT + >
CTRL + C = copy
CTRL + V = paste
CTRL + A = select all

14. Have fun but remember….. The most important part is your information!
Make sure you have clearly discussed your topic, covered the main points and been thorough.
You need enough slides (at least 6 and a title one).
Don’t cut and paste, you need to restate and make sure you understand what you researched.
Ask if you are not sure about it or if you need to pronounce something.

15. Tutorials https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyoeGSFmI4E PWP basics
Tips for creating PWP