- Inform- telling people about something about a topic
- Persuade- trying to convince somebody to do something
- Education- showing instructions for people to do
3 types of learners:
- Visual learners- Focus on the slides and pictures
- Listening learners- Focus on the speaker is saying
- Physical learners- Will learn with participation
4 Things that make up a presentation:
- Text: words on the slide
- Charts and graphs: visual data as an idea
- Graphics and photos: visual representation of the speaker is talking about
- Audio and Video: so you can hear and watch to connect the information
The rules of a good presentation:
- slides should be simple
- state your purpose
- add images
- relax and use a friendly speaking style
- do just read off the slide
Text
- Dark background light text
- light background dark text
- Large font size not too BIG not too small
Organization
- make purpose clean
- present subject in multiple ways
- end with summary
- Avoid cluttering photos
- don't mix clip-art and photos
- don't use too many colors
Talking
- Don't talk too fast
- Don't read your slides word for word
- Do practice
- Add info and examples
- Answer questions
The best presentation
- easy to read slides
- a clearly stated purpose
- graphics, and photos
- a speaker who is relaxed and confident
