About the Presenter
I am from Egypt and received my Ph.D. in educational technology from the University of Hull, UK, in 2002.
Work as an assistant professor of instructional technology at Department of Instructional & Learning Technology, College of Education (2006-present).
Teach various courses in instructional computer, multimedia and distance education for ILT students.
Published many articles on the use technology and multimedia in education
Find more atwww.alaasadik.net
Effective Presentation Skills
Main PointsMain Points
1. Types of media and multimedia2. Principles of message design3. Types of presentation technology4. Designing effective presentations5. Practice: Using PowerPoint and the
Web
Effective Presentation Skills
Main PointsMain Points
1. Types of media and multimedia2. Principles of message design3. Types of presentation technology4. Designing effective presentations5. Practice: Using PowerPoint and the
Web
The HumanEar
Text words, numbers, signs, symbols, equations, etc.
The ear consists of three basic parts the outer ear, the middle ear, and the inner ear.
Each part of the ear serves a specific purpose in the task of detecting and interpreting sound.
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Image drawing, graph, photo, map, etc.
The HumanEar
Types of Images
A simple representation of forms or objects by means of lines, curves and indicators to explain idea or show relationship.
Line Drawing
A simple and attractive artwork that helps simplify concept or make an idea or relationship simple and clear.
Illustrated Drawing
A group of pictures in a specified sequence that tell a story or illustrate a phenomena with titles and captions.
Sequenced Drawing
A complex picture aims to explain the similarities and differences between two or more objects.
Comparative Drawing
A map is a simplified depiction of a space or specific region, which highlights relations between objects within that space with navigational aids and appropriate scale.
Maps
A poster is a graphic advertisement aims to post a specific message quickly and simply in a public place.
Posters
A chart is a visual representation of data (using lines, bars, pies…) that displays the relationship among variables, usually cast along x and y axes.
Charts
Flowcharts
A flowchart is a diagram consisting of a set of specified symbols (rectangles, diamonds, circle..) and connecting arrows that shows step-by-step progression through a procedure, process or system.
Geometrical Figures
A two- or three-dimensional drawing illustrates a geometrical concept or relationship using accurate measures.
Screenshots
A screenshot is an image captured by the computer to record the visible items on the monitor or another visual output device.
A visual representation captured using ordinary or special optical or digital camera.
Photographs
Audio human voice, sound effects, natural, mechanical, etc.
The HumanEar
The human ear consists of ...
Additional Types of Media
Temporal
Animation
Video
Temporal
Interactive Graphs
Computational
Software UI
Directive
Multimedia
Now…
What is multimedia?
Multimedia
Transmission that combine different media of communication text, graphics, audio, animation, video, etc.
The human ear consists of three parts:
1. The outer ear
2. The middle ear
3. The inner earListen
TheThe HumanHuman EarEar
Effective Presentation Skills
Main PointsMain Points
1. Types of media and multimedia2. Principles of message design3. Types of presentation technology4. Designing effective presentations5. Practice: Using PowerPoint and the
Web
Communicating Messages
To communicate a message you need a:
- Sender (to send the message)
Communicating Messages
To communicate a message you need a:
- Message (to carry the content)
Communicating Messages
To communicate a message you need a:
- Medium (to carry the message)
Communicating Messages
To communicate a message you need a:
- Receiver (to receive the message)
Communicating Messages
To communicate a message you need a:
- Domain (to facilitate communication)
Communicating Messages
To communicate a message you need a:
- Sender (send the message)
- Message (carry the content)
- Medium (carry the message)
- Receiver (receive the message)
- Domain (facilitate communication)
Communication Process
Media & Experience
Dale’s Cone of Experience
Dale’s Cone of Experience: Note! At the top:
provide more information, compress information, faster for those able to process it, need more instructional support.
At the bottom: involve the learner, encourage active learning, provide less information, more stimuli and richer experience
Effective Presentation Skills
Main PointsMain Points
1. Types of media and multimedia2. Principles of message design3. Types of presentation technology4. Designing effective presentations5. Practice: Using PowerPoint and the
Web
1. Writing boards2. Flipcharts3. OHP transparencies4. 35 mm slides5. Video6. Models/real objects/samples/shapes7. Audio-video-conferencing 8. Digital projectors9. Smart classrooms10. Computers (software and storage media)11. The Internet
Presentation Technology Used in Higher Education
Writing Boards
e-Boards
Samples, Real Objects & Models
Samples, Real Objects & Models
Projectors
Smart Classrooms
Video-Conferencing
Presentation Software
The Web
Effective Presentation Skills
Main PointsMain Points
1. Types of media and multimedia2. Principles of message design3. Types of presentation technology4. Designing effective presentations5. Practice: Using PowerPoint and the
Web
Guidelines Big Simple Clear Progressive Consistent
Designing Effective Presentation Using Power Point
Make It Big
Make it Big (Text)
This is Arial 12
This is Arial 18
This is Arial 24
This is Arial 32 This is Arial 36
This is Arial 44
Make it Big (Text)
This is Arial 12
This is Arial 18
This is Arial 24
This is Arial 32 This is Arial 36
This is Arial 44
Too Small
Make It Big (How to Estimate)
Look at it from 2 metres away2 m
Keep It Simple
Keep It Simple (Text)
Too many colours TooToo Many Fonts and Styles
The 6 x 7 rule No more than 6 lines per slide No more than 7 words per line
Keep It Simple (Text)
Instructional Technology:A complex integrated process involving people, procedures, ideas, devices, and organization, for analyzing problems and devising, implementing, evaluating, and managing solutions to those problems in situations in which learning is purposive and controlled(HMRS 5th ed.)
Too detailed !
Keep It Simple (Text)
A processinvolving people, procedures & toolsfor solutionsto problems in learning
(HMRS 5th ed.)
Instructional Technology:
Much Simpler
Falling Leaves Observed
Christchurch Dunedin Wellington
January 11,532,234 14,123,654 3,034,564
February 1,078,456 12,345,567 16,128,234
March 17,234,778 6,567,123 16,034,786
April 16,098,897 10,870,954 7,940,096
May 8,036,897 10,345,394 14,856,456
June 16,184,345 678,095 4,123,656
July 8,890,345 15,347,934 18,885,786
August 8,674,234 18,107,110 17,230,095
September 4,032,045 18,923,239 9,950,498
October 2,608,096 9,945,890 5,596,096
November 5,864,034 478,023 6,678,125
December 12,234,123 9,532,111 3,045,654
Too detailed !
Falling Leaves in Millions
In 106 Christchurch Dunedin Wellington
January 11 14 3
February 1 12 16
March 17 6 16
April 16 10 7
May 8 10 14
June 16 0 4
July 8 15 18
August 8 18 17
September 4 18 9
October 2 9 5
November 5 0 6
December 12 9 3
Much Simpler
Falling Leaves
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
January February March April May June July August September October November December
Wellington
Dunedin
Christchurch
Too detailed !
Falling Leaves
Much Simpler
Keep It Simple (Picture)
Art work may distract your audience• Artistry does not substitute for content
Keep It Simple (Sound)
Sound effects may distract too• Use sound only when necessary
Keep It Simple (Transition)
This transition is annoying, not enhancing
• "Appear" and "Disappear" are better
Keep It Simple (Animation)
2 m
Too distracting !
Keep It Simple (Animation)
2 m
Simple & to the point
Make It Clear
Make It Clear (Capitalisation)
ALL CAPITAL LETTERS ARE DIFFICULT TO READ
Upper and lower case letters are easier
Sanserif Z SerifZ
Make It Clear (Fonts)
busyclear
Serif fonts are difficult to read on screen Sanserif fonts are clearer Italics are difficult to read on screen Normal or bold fonts are clearer Underlines may signify hyperlinks Instead, use colours to emphasise
Make It Clear (Fonts)
Make It Clear (Numbers)
Use numbers for lists with sequenceFor example:
How to put an elephant into a fridge?
1. Open the door of the fridge2. Put the elephant in3. Close the door
Make It Clear (Numbers)
How to put a giraffe into a fridge?
1. Open the door of the fridge2. Take out the elephant3. Put the giraffe in4. Close the door
Make It Clear (Bullets)
Use bullets to show a list without Priority Sequence Hierarchy
Make It Clear (Colours)
Use contrasting colours Light on dark vs dark on light Use complementary colours
Make It Clear (Contrast)
Use contrasting colours Light on dark vs dark on light Use complementary colours
low contrast
high contrast
Make It Clear (Contrast)
Use contrasting colours Light on dark vs dark on light Use complementary colours
This is light on dark
Make It Clear (Contrast)
Use contrasting colours Light on dark vs dark on light Use complementary colours
This is dark on light
Make It Clear (Complement)
Use contrasting colours• Light on dark vs dark on light • Use complementary colours
These colours do not complement
Make It Clear (Complement)
Use contrasting colours• Light on dark vs dark on light • Use complementary colours
These colours complement
Make It Clear (Size)
Size implies importance
Make It Clear (Size)
Size implies importance
Be Progressive
Complexity of Interactions
Mo
de o
f Instru
ction
Individual Pair Group
DirectInstruction
GuidedInquiry
DiscoveryLearning
IndividualInstructive
Tools
IndividualConstructive
Tools
SocialConstructive
Tools
SocialCommunicative
Tools
Informational Tools
Types of Instructional Tools
Too many in one go!
Complexity of Interactions
Mo
de o
f Instru
ction
Individual Pair Group
DirectInstruction
GuidedInquiry
DiscoveryLearning
IndividualInstructive
Tools
IndividualConstructive
Tools
SocialConstructive
Tools
SocialCommunicative
Tools
Informational Tools
Types of Instructional Tools
Progressive & thus focused
Be Consistent
Be Consistent
Differences draw attention Differences may imply importance Use surprises to attract not distract
Be Consistent
Differences draw attention Differences may imply importance Use surprises to attract not distract
This tick draws attention
Be Consistent
Differences draw attention Differences may imply importanceo Use surprises to attract not distract
These differences distract!
Be Consistent
Differences draw attention• Differences may imply importance Use surprises to attract not distract
This implies importance
Be Consistent
Differences draw attention• Differences may imply importance Use surprises to attract not distract
Confusing differences!
Be Consistent
Differences draw attention Differences may imply importance Use surprises to attract not distract
This surprise attracts
Be Consistent
Differences draw attention Differences may imply importance Use surprises to attract not distract
These distract!
In Summary
Big Simple Clear Progressive Consistent
Some Final Words
Communication is the key Text to support the communication Pictures to simplify complex concepts Animations for complex relationships Visuals to support, not to distract Sounds only when absolutely
necessary
Effective Presentation Skills
Main PointsMain Points
1. Types of media and multimedia2. Principles of message design3. Types of presentation technology4. Designing effective presentations5. Practice: Using PowerPoint and the
Web