Classroom PresentationsClassroom Presentations
Terry MorrowTerry Morrow
Associate Director of OIRAssociate Director of OIR
University of FloridaUniversity of Florida
[email protected]@nersp.nerdc.ufl.edu
http://nersp.nerdc.ufl.edu/~ctmhttp://nersp.nerdc.ufl.edu/~ctm
Presentation OptionsPresentation Options
Computer BasedComputer Based Slides - 35mmSlides - 35mm Overhead TransparenciesOverhead Transparencies Chalkboard or WhiteboardChalkboard or Whiteboard On Line Course Materials (WWW)On Line Course Materials (WWW) Real Time SoftwareReal Time Software
Short List of ReferencesShort List of References
Presentation SuggestionsPresentation Suggestions The Presentations KitThe Presentations Kit
Claudine WilderClaudine Wilder
Fifty One-Minute Tips to Better CommunicationFifty One-Minute Tips to Better Communication Phillip BozekPhillip Bozek
Point, Click, WowPoint, Click, Wow Claudyne Wilder & David FineClaudyne Wilder & David Fine
Short List of ReferencesShort List of References
WWW Page DesignWWW Page Design Universal Web DesignUniversal Web Design
Crystal WatersCrystal Waters
Designing Web GraphicsDesigning Web Graphics Linda WeinmanLinda Weinman
Short List of ReferencesShort List of References
General DesignGeneral Design Design of Everyday ThingsDesign of Everyday Things
Donald NormanDonald Norman
The Non-Designers Design BookThe Non-Designers Design Book Robin WilliamsRobin Williams
Multimedia Presentation DesignMultimedia Presentation Design Greg BandyGreg Bandy
Basic AssumptionBasic Assumption
Use technology only when it Use technology only when it contributes to the message you are contributes to the message you are deliveringdelivering
Advantages of Electronic PresentationsAdvantages of Electronic Presentations
Ease of making changesEase of making changes Visual effects can be effectiveVisual effects can be effective Flexible sequencingFlexible sequencing Smooth transitionsSmooth transitions On-Line material accessOn-Line material access Make resources available to studentsMake resources available to students
Fair Use GuidelinesFair Use Guidelines
The guidelines seek to provide a roadmap for The guidelines seek to provide a roadmap for educators, scholars and students to follow educators, scholars and students to follow when developing educational multimedia when developing educational multimedia projects using portions of copyrighted works projects using portions of copyrighted works under fair use rather than by seeking under fair use rather than by seeking permission. Find resources on the WWWpermission. Find resources on the WWW
Instructor’s ToolboxInstructor’s Toolbox
Productivity ToolsProductivity Tools Presentation SoftwarePresentation Software Existing CoursewareExisting Courseware Custom CoursewareCustom Courseware Any Time / Any PlaceAny Time / Any Place
Productivity ToolsProductivity Tools
Productivity ToolsProductivity Tools Word ProcessorsWord Processors Data BasesData Bases Graphics PackagesGraphics Packages
Presentation ToolsPresentation Tools
Traditional PresentationsTraditional Presentations Higher Level Presentation ToolsHigher Level Presentation Tools
Traditional PresentationsTraditional Presentations
PowerPointPowerPoint PersuasionPersuasion AstoundAstound Harvard GraphicsHarvard Graphics Many OthersMany Others
Higher Level Presentation ToolsHigher Level Presentation Tools
Macromedia DirectorMacromedia Director AuthorwareAuthorware Java & Java ScriptJava & Java Script
Design ConsiderationsDesign Considerations
BackgroundBackground TextText AnimationsAnimations Clip ArtClip Art SequencingSequencing TransitionsTransitions
Existing CoursewareExisting Courseware
Software witten for general puposes Software witten for general puposes which can be used for in-class which can be used for in-class presentations. Modeling software presentations. Modeling software is a good example.is a good example.
Custom CoursewareCustom Courseware
Software written for a particular class Software written for a particular class or discipline.or discipline.
Any Time / Any PlaceAny Time / Any Place
Used for Asychronous LearningUsed for Asychronous Learning WWWWWW Learning SpaceLearning Space
Lotus NotesLotus Notes
First ClassFirst Class Front PageFront Page Chat SoftwareChat Software Video ConferencingVideo Conferencing
Presentation PackagesPresentation Packages
BackgroundsBackgrounds
ColorColor GradientGradient TypeType
TextText
Font Font SizeSize ColorColor StyleStyle
Background & Font InteractionBackground & Font Interaction
Consider Projection System CharacteristicsConsider Projection System Characteristics Consider Room ConditionsConsider Room Conditions Preview in Classroom if PossiblePreview in Classroom if Possible
Background & Font InteractionBackground & Font Interaction
Consider Projection System CharacteristicsConsider Projection System Characteristics Consider Room ConditionsConsider Room Conditions Preview in Classroom if PossiblePreview in Classroom if Possible
Background & Font InteractionBackground & Font Interaction
Consider Projection System CharacteristicsConsider Projection System Characteristics Consider Room ConditionsConsider Room Conditions Preview in Classroom if PossiblePreview in Classroom if Possible
Background & Font Interaction
Consider Projection System Characteristics
Consider Room Conditions Preview in Classroom if Possible
Slide BuildsSlide Builds
Consider Effect DesiredConsider Effect Desired Are all points to be remembered?Are all points to be remembered? Don’t fade prior points in most casesDon’t fade prior points in most cases Effects may be distractingEffects may be distracting
Slide TransitionsSlide Transitions
Use sparinglyUse sparingly Don’t use all that are availableDon’t use all that are available
Use Clip Art SparinglyUse Clip Art Sparingly
Don’t lose the Don’t lose the message by too much message by too much “cuteness”“cuteness”
Charts Can Be Very EffectiveCharts Can Be Very Effective
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Import spreadsheetsImport spreadsheets Create directlyCreate directly Animate sometimesAnimate sometimes
Graphics FilesGraphics Files
Beware of sizesBeware of sizes Beware of copyrightBeware of copyright Formats varyFormats vary Check on dual Check on dual
platformsplatforms
Digital Movies Digital Movies
Files may be largeFiles may be large Formats varyFormats vary Use only if helpfulUse only if helpful Resolution variesResolution varies
QuickTime™ and aRoad Pizza decompressor
are needed to see this picture.
Presentation Software SummaryPresentation Software Summary
Powerpoint is entry level solutionPowerpoint is entry level solution Other packages may offer advantagesOther packages may offer advantages Look for dual platform compatibilityLook for dual platform compatibility Use packages easily transferred to WWWUse packages easily transferred to WWW
Presentation PitfallsPresentation Pitfalls
Laser pointers may be a problemLaser pointers may be a problem Use proven color combinationsUse proven color combinations Get feedback from your studentsGet feedback from your students Use multiple mediaUse multiple media Have a contingency planHave a contingency plan
Thank You for Your AttentionThank You for Your Attention
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