Power Point

After reading the articles on the class web page, I've learnt a great deal about what it takes to make a great power point presentation. When making a power point, it is important to keep in mind that their purpose is to add to the speaker's presentation and should keep the audience engaged. Thus, the powerpoint should be simple, with pictures and not much text. Youtube videos and audio clips are also another way to make the power point more engaging. I didn't like that two of the articles said to never use animations; I don't agree at all. Here are my top five essential elements of a good power point presentation.

1. Be original. The templates on powerpoint are great, but most people have seen the more popular ones. If possible, create your own template that is engaging and eye catching. 

2. Use Pictures that relate to what you are talking about. Try not to use too many though, as they can distract the audience from what you are trying to say. 

3. Never have plain text as a slide. The power point is not meant to be a word to word replica of your presentation. Slides like this will be very boring, and everyone in the audience will fall asleep. 

4. If using text, use bullets and keep it simple. Don't make the audience read too much on the power point. Use pictures instead. 

5. Design the slides well. This includes color combinations and slide layout. The better designed the slide show, the more engaging it will be.

A bad powerpoint presentation will not engage the audience and have no relation to what the speaker is saying. Remember to keep it simple and engaging and it should be a great presentation.