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Planning Visual AidsQuality and ImpactCreative Visuals Effective
Visuals
Audience Learning
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Types of Visual AidsElectronic Slides Overhead
Transparencies
Chalkboards and Whiteboards
Flip Charts
Other Visuals
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Verifying Your DesignReview the Plan Check the Style
Keep It Simple
Use Time WiselyChapter 17 - 4
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Creating Effective SlidesVerify the Message
Audience ExperienceCite the Material
Rational Instincts Creative Instincts
Add the Visuals
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Choosing Slide StyleStructured Slides Elements of Design Amount
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Free-Form Slides
Using Structured SlidesAdvantages
Fast and Easy Creation
Complex Data and Ideas
Standalone Sense
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Using Structured SlidesDisadvantages
TextText-Heavy Slides
Repetitive Appearance
Audience Effects
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Using Free-Form Slides FreeAdvantages
Complement Information
Manage Information
Process Information
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Using Free-Form Slides FreeDisadvantages
Creative Demands
Speaker Demands
Information Cohesiveness
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Writing Readable ContentSelect a Central Idea Control the
Content Limit Use of Sentences Use Parallel Grammar
Limit Text Only Slides Use the Active Voice Use Short Phrases
Include Short TitlesChapter 17 - 11
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Modifying Slide GraphicsReduce Details Limit Data
Keep It Simple
Highlight Key Points
Shorten Numbers
Adjust Size and DesignChapter 17 - 12
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Selecting Design ElementsColor Schemes Background Designs
Foreground and Artwork Fonts and Type StylesCopyright 2010 Pearson
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Achieving ConsistencySlide MasterColor Choices Font Styles
Design Elements
TemplatesTitles Graphics Bulleted TextChapter 17 - 14
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Adding Special EffectsAnimations Transitions
Hyperlinks
MultimediaChapter 17 - 15
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Completing Slides and Support MaterialsReview Message Review
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Navigation and SupportTitle Slides Agenda Slides Navigation
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Effective Handouts Complex charts and diagrams Articles and
technical papers Summaries of case studies Listings of websites
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Practicing Your DeliveryPresent Naturally Check the Equipment
Track Your Time Speak ClearlyCopyright 2010 Pearson Education, Inc.
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Practicing Your DeliveryIntroduce the Slides Plan for Questions
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Presenting OnlineAdvantagesCost Savings
DisadvantagesDigital Divide
Convenience
Human Moments
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Online PresentationsConsider the Alternatives Send Preview
Materials
Keep Content Simple
Ask for Feedback
Consider the AudienceChapter 17 - 22
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Online PresentationsEnsure Compatibility Get Everyone
Connected
Consider a Moderator
Engage the Audience
Use Technology WiselyChapter 17 - 23
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