How to make effective presentation

Designing Effective PowerPoint Presentation
Simple
Consistent
Clear
Big
Progressive
Summary

Make It Big

Make it Big (Text)
This is Arial 12
This is Arial 18
This is Arial 24
This is Arial 32
This is Arial 36
This is Arial 44

Make it Big (Text)
This is Arial 12
This is Arial 18
This is Arial 24
This is Arial 32
This is Arial 36
This is Arial 44
Too Small

Make It Big (How to Estimate)
Look at it from 2 metres away

Keep It Simple

Keep It Simple (Text)
Too many colours
Too Many Fonts and Styles
The 6 x 7 rule
No more than 6 lines per slide
No more than 7 words per line

Keep It Simple (Text)
Instructional Technology:
A complex integrated process involving people, procedures, ideas, devices, and organization, for analyzing problems and devising, implementing, evaluating, and managing solutions to those problems in situations in which learning is purposive and controlled
(HMRS 5th ed.)
Too detailed !

Keep It Simple (Text)
A process
involving people, procedures & tools
for solutions
to problems in learning
(HMRS 5th ed.)
Instructional Technology:
Much Simpler

Falling Leaves Observed
Too detailed !

Falling Leaves in Millions
Much Simpler

Falling Leaves
Too detailed !

Falling Leaves
Much Simpler

Keep It Simple (Picture)
Art work may distract your audience
Artistry does not substitute for content

Keep It Simple (Sound)
Sound effects may distract too
Use sound only when necessary

Keep It Simple (Transition)
This transition is annoying, not enhancing
"Appear" and "Disappear" are better

Keep It Simple (Animation)
2 m
Too distracting !

Keep It Simple (Animation)
Simple & to the point

Make It Clear

Make It Clear (Capitalisation)
ALL CAPITAL LETTERS ARE DIFFICULT TO READ
Upper and lower case letters are easier

Sanserif Z
Serif Z
Make It Clear (Fonts)
busy
clear

Serif fonts are difficult to read on screen
Sanserif fonts are clearer
Italics are difficult to read on screen
Normal or bold fonts are clearer
Underlines may signify hyperlinks
Instead, use colours to emphasise
Make It Clear (Fonts)

Make It Clear (Numbers)
Use numbers for lists with sequence
For example:
How to put an elephant into a fridge?
1. Open the door of the fridge
2. Put the elephant in
3. Close the door

Make It Clear (Numbers)
How to put a giraffe into a fridge?
1. Open the door of the fridge
2. Take out the elephant
3. Put the giraffe in
4. Close the door

Make It Clear (Bullets)
Use bullets to show a list without
Priority
Sequence
Hierarchy, …..

Make It Clear (Colours)
Use contrasting colours
Light on dark vs dark on light
Use complementary colours

Make It Clear (Contrast)
Use contrasting colours
Light on dark vs dark on light
Use complementary colours

Make It Clear (Contrast)
Use contrasting colours
Light on dark vs dark on light
Use complementary colours
This is light on dark

Make It Clear (Contrast)
Use contrasting colours
Light on dark vs dark on light
Use complementary colours
This is dark on light

Make It Clear (Complement)
Use contrasting colours
Light on dark vs dark on light
Use complementary colours
These colours do not complement

Make It Clear (Complement)
Use contrasting colours
Light on dark vs dark on light
Use complementary colours
These colours complement

Make It Clear (Size)
Size implies importance

Make It Clear (Size)
Size implies importance

Make It Clear (Focal Points)
Focal points direct attention

Make It Clear (Focal Points)
Focal points direct attention

Be Progressive

Complexity of Interactions
Mode of Instruction
Individual
Pair
Group
Direct
Instruction
Guided
Inquiry
Discovery
Learning
Individual
Instructive
Tools
Individual
Constructive
Tools
Social
Constructive
Tools
Social
Communicative
Tools
Informational Tools
Types of Instructional Tools
Too many in one go!

Complexity of Interactions
Mode of Instruction
Individual
Pair
Group
Direct
Instruction
Guided
Inquiry
Discovery
Learning
Individual
Instructive
Tools
Individual
Constructive
Tools
Social
Constructive
Tools
Social
Communicative
Tools
Informational Tools
Types of Instructional Tools
Progressive & thus focused

Understanding Technology
Floppy disk
User interface
CPU
I/O Error
Backup system
Software
Mouse
Debugger
Function key
Main Storage
Too many & not focused

Understanding Technology
Floppy disk
User interface
CPU
I/O Error
Backup system
Software
Mouse
Debugger
Function key
Main Storage
Progressive & thus focused

Be Consistent

Be Consistent
Differences draw attention
Differences may imply importance
Use surprises to attract not distract

Be Consistent
Differences draw attention
Differences may imply importance
Use surprises to attract not distract

Be Consistent
Differences draw attention
Differences may imply importance
Use surprises to attract not distract

Be Consistent
Differences draw attention
Differences may imply importance
Use surprises to attract not distract

Be Consistent
Differences draw attention
Differences may imply importance
Use surprises to attract not distract

Be Consistent
Differences draw attention
Differences may imply importance
Use surprises to attract not distract

Be Consistent
Differences draw attention
Differences may imply importance
Use surprises to attract not distract

In Summary
Big
Simple
Clear
Progressive
Consistent

Some Final Words

When Creating
Text to support the communication
Pictures to simplify complex concepts
Animations for complex relationships
Visuals to support, not to distract
Sounds only when absolutely necessary
Think about the people in the back of the room when creating slides

When Presenting
Speak loudly and clearly with fluctuation
Direct your words to all aspects of the room
Maintain eye contact with your audience
Ask questions of your audience
(if applicable)
Don’t read the slides word-for-word, use them for reference

Closing Remarks
Practice your presentation before a neutral audience
Ask for feedback
Be particular about the time allotted for presentation
Leave time for questions