Designing Effective PowerPoint Presentations
Designing Effective PowerPoint Presentation
1. Big 2. Simple [Link] 4. Progressive 5. Consistent Summary
1. 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
Make It Big (How to Estimate)
Look at it from 2 metres away 2m
2. 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 Too detailedpurposive ! situations in which learning is and controlled (HMRS 5th ed.)
Keep It Simple (Text)
Instructional Technology: A process involving people, procedures & tools for solutions Much Simpler to problems in learning (HMRS 5th ed.)
Falling Leaves Observed
Delhi January Mumbai Goa 3,034,564 11,532,234 14,123,654
February
March April May June July August September October November December
1,078,456 12,345,567
17,234,778 6,567,123 16,098,897 10,870,954 8,036,897 10,345,394 16,184,345 678,095 8,890,345 15,347,934 8,674,234 18,107,110 2,608,096 5,864,034 12,234,123 9,945,890 478,023 9,532,111 4,032,045 18,923,239
16,128,234
16,034,786 7,940,096 14,856,456 4,123,656 18,885,786 17,230,095 9,950,498 5,596,096 6,678,125 3,045,654
Too detailed !
Falling Leaves in Millions
In 106 January February March Delhi 11 1 17 Mumbai 14 12 6 Goa 3 16 16
April
May June July
16
8 16 8 4 2 5 12
10
10 0 15 18 9 0 9
7
14 4 18
Much Simpler
8 18
August
September October November December
17
9 5 6 3
Falling Leaves
50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0
January February March April May June July August September October November December
Goa Mumbai Delhi
Too detailed !
Falling Leaves
50 40 30 20 10 0
January March May July September November
Goa Mumbai Delhi
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)
2m
Too distracting !
Keep It Simple (Animation)
2m
Simple & to the point
3. Make It Clear
Make It Clear (Capitalisation)
ALL CAPITAL LETTERS ARE DIFFICULT TO READ Upper and lower case letters are easier
Make It Clear (Fonts)
Sanserif
Z
clear
Serif
Z
busy
Make It Clear (Fonts)
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 (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. 2. 3. 4. Open the door of the fridge Take out the elephant Put the giraffe in 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 high contrast Use complementary colours low contrast
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
4. Be Progressive
Types of Instructional Tools
Discovery Learning
Individual Constructive Tools
Guided Inquiry
Social Constructive Tools
MODE OF INSTRUCTION
Informational Tools Individual Instructive Tools Social Communicative Tools
Too many in one go!
Direct Instruction Individual Pair Group
COMPLEXITY OF INTERACTIONS
Types of Instructional Tools
Discovery Learning Individual Constructive Tools Guided Inquiry Social Constructive Tools MODE OF INSTRUCTION
Progressive & thus focused
Individual Instructive Tools Individual Pair
Informational Tools
Social Communicative Tools
Direct Instruction
Group
COMPLEXITY OF INTERACTIONS
Understanding Technology
Mouse Main Storage
Function key Software Floppy disk
I/O Error CPU
Too many & User interface not focused Debugger
Backup system
Understanding Technology
Mouse Main Storage
Function key Software Floppy disk
I/O Error CPU
User Progressive & interface thus focusedDebugger Backup system
5. 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
This tick draws attention
Be Consistent
Differences draw attention
Differences may imply importance
o Use surprises to attract not distract
These differences distract!
Be Consistent
Differences draw attention Differences may imply importance Use surprises to attract not distract
This implies importance
Be Consistent
Differences draw attention Differences may imply importance Use surprises to attract not distract
Confusing differences!
Be Consistent
Differences draw attention Differences may imply importance Use surprises to attract not distract
This surprise attracts
Be Consistent
Differences draw attention Differences may imply importance Use surprises to attract not distract
These distract!
In Summary
Big Simple Clear Progressive Consistent
Some Final Words
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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)
Dont 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
Thank You !
REFERENCE
Designing Effective PowerPoint Presentations Satyajeet Singh [Link]@[Link]
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