WHY YOU CANT USE POWERPOINT What went wrong

WHY YOU CAN’T USE POWERPOINT

What went wrong with Power. Point? Power. Point was created to make presentations come alive It’s easy to use There are many designs and animations to choose from You can add pictures and videos So what went wrong?

The Problem The problem with Power. Point is that most people do not know how to use it properly They think that Power. Point is a place to dump pictures, videos, and information They then stand beside the screen and read every word to you What’s wrong with that? People don’t know what to focus on. Do they listen to you? Do they read along with you?

More Problems Comedian Don Mc. Millan will illustrate some more issues http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=lpvgfm. EU 2 Ck

When you make a Power. Point and read every word on every slide, what you’ve done is taken what should have been your speaking notes and projected them for everyone to see. You can still make a Power. Point for this presentation – but I don’t want to see it. You can make one, print it, and then use it as your speaking notes while you show us your actual presentation

What a Presentation Should Be Appealing Interesting Presentations should enhance rather then detract from the presenter Focus should be on you

Warning! One of the biggest problems with Power. Point is that it allows you to put the cart before the horse!

New Options for Presenting They force you to know more about what you are presenting! Animoto � Video slide show maker � You need an educational code to sign up Prezi � Zooming presentation editor � Similar to Power. Point

Warning! These presentation methods are not to replace you as a presenter, they are to fortify your presentation!! (fortify = strengthen, reinforce, give a boost to)

Questions?