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PowerPoint: Help or Hinder?. Developed by Kris Robinson 2006, revised 2010. “ Done wrong, PowerPoint is more potent than secobarbital (Brown 2001)”. Watch video Life after Death by PowerPoint with Don McMillan. PowerPoint: Basic Tips. “Joy of Six” Maximum of 6 points per slide
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PowerPoint: Help or Hinder? Developed by Kris Robinson 2006, revised 2010
“Done wrong, PowerPoint is more potent than secobarbital (Brown 2001)” • Watch video • Life after Death by PowerPoint with Don McMillan
PowerPoint: Basic Tips • “Joy of Six” • Maximum of 6 points per slide • Maximum of 6 words per point • Floor test • Printout readable from standing position (usually minimum font 36)
PowerPoint: Visual Appeal • Use contrasting, yet complementary colors • Use text sparingly • Minimize or avoid • Animated text and sound • Fancy transitions
PowerPoint: Interactive Use • Stimulate discussion • Include abbreviated main points on blank slide • Leave out points on handout • Have learners identify what’s missing
PowerPoint: Interactive Use (con’t) • Number points • Students able to focus questions quickly • Provide handout • Limit 3 pages (3 slides/page) • Room for notes
PowerPoint: Interactive Use (con’t) • Watch video • Mini workshop
Take home messages • Use rule of 6s • Minimize distractions • When posting slides, include oral or written narrative