Technology Instructor Development Workshop
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This document provides tips and techniques for improving PowerPoint presentations. It discusses using visuals like images and graphics to increase retention compared to just text. Presenters are advised to limit information on each slide to 3 main points or less. Templates, fonts, and focal points are also covered to help focus the audience and communicate the message more effectively. Copyright issues and plagiarism are briefly touched on. The goal is to create document that informs rather than just a "Slidument" through better design and engagement techniques.
Technology Instructor Development Workshop
- 1. Instructor Development WorkshopWith Amy Chorew1
- 2. Age Diversity – Cross GenerationThe Traditionalist (1922-45)The Baby Boomers (1946-64)Generation X (1965-76)Millennials (1976-94)2
- 3. 1935-1959Invincible as a teamLong preambles to contentLike to process and talk about ideasHighly value participation1960-1987Work AloneAbrupt speech patternsJust tell me what you want done & I’ll do itDon’t like to participateCustomize training3
- 4. Students have grow up differentlyParenting experiencesTechnology experiencesSet of expectationsLifestyle and Social Values Differ4
- 5. In the ClassroomTools to UseA little Social MediaVideo in the ClassroomPowerPoint Presentation ZenTechniques and Tools5
- 7. Tools in the classroom7
- 8. Blue Microphone Eyeball 2.0 USB webcam
- 10. High quality 2MP camera
- 11. HD video
- 12. 1600 x 1200 pixels8
- 13. Snag it by TechSmith9
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- 15. Don’t forget: You can copy-paste this slide into other presentations, and move or resize the poll.11
- 16. Text a CODE to 9950312
- 17. 13Time for an ExerciseToolsGamesGroupIntros
- 18. Fan Page for AssociationTo start one for:www.facebook.com/pages/create.php14
- 19. Benefits of a Fan PageAnything you post on the wall goes on the fans wallFan pages are indexed by Google for SEO PowerEvents and Videos you add can enhance the member involvement15
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- 27. Hear information & 3 days later you remember 10% of it23
- 28. Add a visual and you’ll remember 65%Visual trumps other senses24
- 29. Youtube – Second Most Used Search Engine2525
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- 33. Using Movies in ClassUse with DVD PlayerTake video and copy just the content29
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- 36. Video Copyright RulesCopyright issues
- 38. Youtube Video
- 39. Fair(y) Use32
- 41. TeleprompterWireless lavaliere to record sound right into camera.Sony WCS999 Wireless Microphone System 34
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- 43. Create How Tos36
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- 45. Adding Video to PowerPoint38
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- 49. PowerPoint invented in 1987
- 50. By 2000 it is ubiquitous
- 51. 2001 Seth Godin publishes . . .42
- 52. Do you suffer from . . . Slidementitus?43
- 53. Do your slides contain mostly bullet points?
- 54. Do you have more than 12-15 words on a slide?
- 55. Do your slides add little or no new info beyond what you can say in words?
- 56. Are your slides, in fact, not memorable?
- 57. Do your slides fail to encourage a deeper connection to or understanding of the topic?44
- 58. A "Yes" to any of those could be a huge red flag that something's wrong.If you're still committed to slides, or if you're certain you need them, here's my favorite overall recommendation:45
- 59. Put each slide on trial for its life. Ask it to defend itself. Show no mercy46
- 60. Or maybe...just maybe, it is you who needs a refresher in the principles of good presentation design.47
- 61. Plan in Analog Mode48
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- 65. Handouts Can Set You Free52
- 66. 1. Slides the audience will see53
- 67. 2. Notes only you will see54
- 68. 3. Handout to be taken away55
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- 70. 57Time for an ExerciseHow are your existing presentations out of kilter?How are they in synch?What questions should yoube having?
- 71. Our lives are flittered away by detail, simplify, simplify- Henry David Thoreau58
- 72. Our mission is to become the international leader in the space industry through maximum team centered innovation and strategically targeted aerospace initiatives59
- 73. Put a man on the moon and return him safely60
- 74. Preparation61
- 75. Create a document not a Slidument62
- 76. 63Modality Principle. People learn better when words are presented as narration rather than text.
- 77. 64Redundancy Principle. People learn better from narration & graphics rather than narration, graphics, & text.
- 78. 65Too much slide information overloads people’s cognitive systems.
- 79. 66Can your visuals be understood in 3 seconds? If not, redesign them to support your talk.123
- 80. 67Slide design & delivery must help people organize, integrate information.
- 81. Tip #1Start with a great design template68
- 82. BEFORE69
- 83. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®AFTER70
- 85. Tip #2Use big, bold, san-serif fonts72
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- 87. AFTER74
- 88. Bigger is better!Heading: 44 - 32 Body: 36 - 2475
- 89. To bold or … not to boldArial Rounded MT BoldAbadi MT CondensedVerdanaTahomaCentury Gothic Arial Rounded MT BoldAbadi MT CondensedVerdanaTahomaCentury Gothic76
- 90. Use Sans-serif fontsAbadi MT Condensed (Extra bold)Arial (Arial Black) Berlin Sans FB DemiCentury GothicMaiandraTahomaVerdanaAaBbCc77
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- 93. Rules for Effective MeetingsPre-meeting with staffPrepare speakers on time parametersProcess action items appropriatelyAFTER80
- 94. When you are trying to choose a Podiatrist you will find that it is much like choosing any kind of Doctor. You will have to take your time and check out the possibilities with care to ensure that you are getting the right specialist for you. It is always a good idea to choose one that has a membership in the American Podiatric Medical Association or the American Board of Podiatric Surgery. You can do many things to find the correct Doctor for you. You can ask your family physician for a referral to a good Podiatrist. BEFORE81
- 95. Choosing a PodiatristTake your time and interviewAsk your family physicianChoose a specialistChoose a member of:American Podiatric Medical SocietyAmerican Board of Podiatric SurgeryAFTER82
- 96. Tip #4Always use visuals and graphics83
- 97. Visuals Increase Retention The human brain processes visuals 400,000 times faster than text. Visual aids have been found to improve learning by up to 40%. Source: Knowledge Industry Publications, 199884
- 98. Where can I get good visuals?85
- 99. ImagesJust because you find a photo online doesn’t mean you can use it (including Google). The safest way to use images is through Creative Commons licensed content, which are free to use (with a link to the original image). www.creativecommons.org86
- 100. ImagesTo get legal images, you can buy stock photography and use it freelyIStockPhoto.com
- 101. Bigfoto.com
- 102. bigstockphoto.com
- 103. shutterstock.com
- 104. jupiterimages.com
- 107. Tip #5Create a focal point89
- 108. Create a Focal Point Viewer’s eyes are drawn to the focal point of any document. It communicates your message quickly.The focal point can be a title, text, photo or graphic. 90
- 109. Modified “Z” LayoutPrimary Optical ZoneDead ZoneTerminal Zone91
- 110. BEFORE92
- 111. AFTER93
- 112. Contact me with questions!Amy@AmyChorew.comBlog: AmyChorew.com94
- 113. Plagiarism95
- 114. PlagiarismIf you didn’t write it, don’t say you did. If you use someone else's words or ideas, they MUST be given credit by linking to that thought or quote. Just saying "I read this in USA Today" doesn't cut it, bloggers must link to the specific article. Put their words in quotes or in block quotes.Safe guideline is not to exceed using 15% of anyone’s contentIf the owner of content requests that you remove the content, do so immediately. 96
- 115. Someone stole MY content!Contact them and request they cease and desist their activities. Tell their web host about their illegitimate dealings. Plug their domain name into any Whois lookup to get the contact info. Delete scraper pingbacks97
- 116. Someone stole MY content!Put a copyright notice on your blog Put a copyright notice in your RSS feed footerCopyright © 2010 YOURBLOGNAME. This Feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this material in your news aggregator, the site you are looking at is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact legal@yourblognamehere.com so we can take legal action immediately. 98
- 117. Time Drain99
- 119. “Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass... it's about learning to dance in the rain.”
- 121. Bad powerpoint
Editor's Notes
- #12: Press F5 or enter presentation mode to view the pollIf you like, you can use this slide as a template for your own voting slides. You might use a slide like this if you feel your audience would benefit from the picture showing a text message on a phone.
- #13: Press F5 or enter presentation mode to view the pollIf you like, you can use this slide as a template for your own voting slides. You might use a slide like this if you feel your audience would benefit from the picture showing a text message on a phone.
- #32: Left are rights copyright holderCENTER IS WHAT IS FAIRRight is way you use it
- #54: If you didn’t write it, don’t say you did. If you use someone else's words or ideas, they MUST be given credit by linking to that thought or quote. Just saying "I read this in USA Today" doesn't cut it, bloggers must link to the specific article. Put their words in quotes or in block quotes.Safe guideline is not to exceed using 15% of anyone’s contentIf the owner of content requests that you remove the content, do so immediately.
- #55: If you didn’t write it, don’t say you did. If you use someone else's words or ideas, they MUST be given credit by linking to that thought or quote. Just saying "I read this in USA Today" doesn't cut it, bloggers must link to the specific article. Put their words in quotes or in block quotes.Safe guideline is not to exceed using 15% of anyone’s contentIf the owner of content requests that you remove the content, do so immediately.
- #56: If you didn’t write it, don’t say you did. If you use someone else's words or ideas, they MUST be given credit by linking to that thought or quote. Just saying "I read this in USA Today" doesn't cut it, bloggers must link to the specific article. Put their words in quotes or in block quotes.Safe guideline is not to exceed using 15% of anyone’s contentIf the owner of content requests that you remove the content, do so immediately.
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- #98: Often times we call them scrapers on blogs.
- #99: Often times we call them scrapers on blogs.
- #100: Or hyperventilating because they can barely get done what they need to know.
- #101: Share with you an exercise I do in some of my classes to get everyone to see the power of social media.