Suggested Objective a: Plan a multimedia presentation using proper guidelines

We have reviewed a good deal of information regarding PowerPoint. It is time to bring everything together so that you can create your own basic presentations. Watch a couple of short videos to help you understand what will be expected.

PowerPoint Demo: Create a Basic Presentation Quickly

PowerPoint 2010 Crash Course

To create good presentations, you need to plan for them. Look at the attached PowerPoint below for planning your PowerPoints.

Multimedia Planning PPT.ppt

Suggested Objective b: Create a profressional-quality multimedia presentation

Tech Republic posted on its website 10 Slide Design Tips for Producing Powerful and Effective Presentations. The information may be downloaded as a PDF file. Rules from Tech Republic are copied below from the website http://www.techrepublic.com/article/10-slide-design-tips-for-producing-powerful-and-effective-presentations/ on September 15, 2014:

Keep it simple

Limit bullet points and texts

Limit transitions and builds (animations)

Use high quality graphics

Have a visual theme but avoid using PowerPoint templates

Use appropriate charts

Use color well

Choose your fonts well

Use video or audio

Spend time in the slide sorter

Suggested Objective c: Print completed multimedia presentation

Microsoft has on its website several pages of information for printing PowerPoint presentations. You can print handouts, slides, and more. Look at the information below by clicking each of the links. Take notes as needed.

Print Your Slides or Handouts of Your Presentation

Print Multiple Slides on One Handout Page

How to Print a PowerPoint Presentation

PowerPoint 2010: Printing