How to Power Point

Being as I am not very experienced when it comes to making Power Point presentations, I found the articles about good presentations interesting and helpful.  I was not aware of the fact that less is more when it comes to a Power Point but the concept definitely makes sense.  i would much rather listen to someone speak about a topic that read long lists of print from a Power Point slide.  I found it interesting to learn about the types of images taht are best for Power Points as well.  Actual photos of people on slides can help the audience connect better with the presentation versus putting cartoon images on the slides.  Also, I was not aware of the difference between a Serif font and a Sans Serif font.  It is helpful to know that Sans Serif fonts such as Arial are easier to read and intended for things such as Power Point presentations.  Slide sorter is another aspect of Power Point that I was not aware of that would certainly be useful in preparing your presentations.  

Five guidelines I think are important when it comes to making a presenting a Power Point presentation are:

1. Do not read directly off your slides.  The audience can do that without you, you are there to elaborate on what is already there. 

2.  Do Not used too many visuals on one slide, they can distract the audience and keep them from listening to what you have to say.

3.  Include just enough information on your slides, too much bores the audience, while too little may leave you forgetting your points.

4.  Choose appropriate color schemes for your presentations, make sure colors fit with the tone and mood of your topic. 

5.  Speak clearly when you present, there is nothing worse than listening to a presentations where the speaker mumbles or talks too quietly.  

Good luck on your Power Points!