POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS AS MULTIMEDIA Webbased Learning Emma Campbell

POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS AS MULTI-MEDIA Web-based Learning Emma Campbell The University of Akron April 5, 2012

Introduction This Power. Point presentation will cover: • The definition of multimedia • Purpose of Power. Point presentations • Keeping it Simple • Slide Layout • Fonts • The deadly sins of Power. Point presentations • Conclusion

Multimedia is defined as the seamless digital integration of text, graphics, animation, audio, still images and motion video that provides individual users with high levels of control and interaction.

Multimedia Types • The most commonly known multimedia types are: • Web hypermedia • Computer games • Digital art • Multimedia encyclopedia

Match Design to Purpose Decide if your presentation is meant to entertain, inform, persuade, or sell. • Is a light-hearted or a more formal approach most appropriate to the subject and your audience? Keep colors, clip art, and templates consistent with your main objective.

POWERPOINT PURPOSE Power. Point presentations is to present information not overwhelm the audience with a demonstration of all the software bells and whistles. Ø Power. Point is similar to using a page layout program. Ø The software is merely a tool. Ø Avoid the typical pitfalls of Power. Point presentations with purpose, simplicity, and consistency. Ø

Keep It Simple • As with any design, cut the clutter. Two font families is a good rule of thumb. • No more than one graphic image or chart per slide. • Another good rule is (excluding any corporate logo or other recurring element in the design). Retrieved from Jacci Howard Bear, About. com Guide

Slide Layout Make your slides easy to follow Ø Put the title at the top of the slide where your audience expects to find it. Ø Phrases should read left to right and top to bottom. Ø Ø Keep important information near the top of the slide. The bottom portions of slides cannot be seen from the back rows because heads are in the way.

Fonts Choose a font that is simple and easy to read such as Arial, Times New Roman or Verdana.

Fonts Ø Avoid script type fonts as they are hard to read on screen. Ø Use no more than two different fonts – perhaps one for headings and another for content. Ø Keep all fonts large enough (at least 24 pt and preferably 30 pt) so that people at the back of the room will be able to easily read what is on the screen.

Deadly Sins of Power. Point Presentations Slide Transitions And Sound Effects • These become the focus of attention, which in turn distracts the audience. —Leave the fade-ins, fadeouts, wipes, blinds, dissolves, checkerboards, cuts, covers and splits to Hollywood filmmakers. Focus on your message, not the technology. Standard Clipart • Make certain that you need graphics to enhance your message. If you do, use your own scanned photographs or better-quality graphics.

Conclusion Today we covered the following: • The definition of multimedia • Types of multimedia • Purpose of Power. Point presentations • Keeping it Simple • Slide Layout • Fonts • The deadly sins of Power. Point presentations

References Jacci, H. B. (2008). Graphic design. Retrieved from Jacci Howard Bear, About. com Guide Rockwell, G. , & Mactavish, A. (2010). Multimedia Retrieved from http: //www. digitalhumanities. org/companion/view? d oc. Id=blackwell/9781405103213. x ml&doc. view=print&chunk. id=ss 1 -2 -1 0&toc. depth=1&toc. id=0