How to create killer handouts easily
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There are two main ways to create effective handouts from a presentation: printing slides straight from presentation software with adjustments for page layout, or sending the presentation to Word for more customization options. When creating handouts in Word, the presentation content can be formatted in various layouts like slides with notes, outlines, or slides with blank lines for audience notes. This allows for handouts that enhance engagement, facilitate comprehension of key points, and provide additional details or activities beyond what could be covered in the presentation.
How to create killer handouts easily
- 1. HOW TO CREATE KILLER HANDOUTS EASILY! An effective handout has the following characteristics: Suitability, i.e., it matches your goals and intentions as well as those of your audience. It reflects the structure of your talk and stresses your key points. Localization, i.e., it has been created with the specific presentation and audience in mind. It bears details of the date, time and place of your talk. Motivation, i.e., it is provided to enhance the presentation experience. It is provided to increase engagement and facilitate comprehension. Relevance, i.e., it is an extension of the content of your talk. It may include additional points and detailed information that time constraints did not allow you to include in the presentation. Accessibility, i.e., it is easy to follow. It does not distract you from the presentation. It allows you to keep notes if you so wish. Participation, i.e., it allows members of your audience, either individually or in groups, to discuss, comment or make suggestions about what has been said. There are two ways you can create handouts straight from your presentation software: You can print handouts straight from POERPOINT (basically a copy of your slides - adjusting the
- 2. number of slides per A4 page) or you can send your presentation to WORD in a number of different layouts. These are: Slides and Notes, Slides and Blank lines - either next or below each slide, or simply an Outline of your presentation. Notes refer to the information you have typed below each slide. They are usually a reminder to yourself of the points you would like to make orally or would not want to present visually. Blank lines are there, if you so wish, to help the participants keep notes themselves. For instance, you may want your audience to discuss the points on a particular slide and order them according to importance. The slide with all the necessary information as well as the instructions for this activity in Notes can be placed in one handout. The added benefit of sending your presentation to WORD is that you can save the file and later add, delete or change the content as you see fit depending on the audience and the occasion. For example, you can add a thank you note to your audience; add contact information, additional references, insert a header or footer with the title of your talk, etc. Most importantly, when you chose to send your presentation to WORD, you have the possibility to create a link so that the handout document is updated every time you change your presentation. It is also a useful way to include additional content about your presentation for those who have not been able to attend. Or an invaluable way to create killer handouts! George Drivas, 13/06/2014