Post on 05-Jan-2016
Introduction to Presentation
Software
Introduction to Presentation
Software
Steve J. HodgesCS1L
Cabrillo CollegeFall 2006
Steve J. HodgesCS1L
Cabrillo CollegeFall 2006
Presentation SoftwarePresentation Software
Used during a presentation
Popular Programs• Microsoft PowerPoint (.ppt)• Apple Keynote
Used during a presentation
Popular Programs• Microsoft PowerPoint (.ppt)• Apple Keynote
Basic Slide Creation 1 of 3Basic Slide Creation 1 of 3
• Add new slides• Type text in the textboxes• (optional) add images or charts
• Add new slides• Type text in the textboxes• (optional) add images or charts
Basic Slide Creation 2 of 3Basic Slide Creation 2 of 3
SlideList
Current Slide
(edit)
notes
Basic Slide Creation 3 of 3Basic Slide Creation 3 of 3
FormattingPalette
(slide editing)
Typical Operations
•Format text
•Font and Size
•Alignment
•Select slide Styles and Colors
•Insert Charts and Graphics
Basic Presentation TipsBasic Presentation Tips
• Don’t read slides to your audience– Use the slides as an outline
• Avoid animated text– “Fly In” text gets old quickly– “Appear” get old quickly
• Handouts are nice• Practice your presentation
• Don’t read slides to your audience– Use the slides as an outline
• Avoid animated text– “Fly In” text gets old quickly– “Appear” get old quickly
• Handouts are nice• Practice your presentation
Charts from ExcelCharts from ExcelStudent Concerns
PowerPoint
CS1L Grade
Iraq
Weekend Plans
Inserting an Excel graph (via the clipboard)
Charts from PowerPointCharts from PowerPoint
PowerPointCS1L GradeIraqWeekend Plans
Inserting a graph via the PowerPoint graph tool