Effective presentations
Microsoft PowerPoint and similar presentation tools are widely used for teaching in lectures, tutorials and online.
Like all tools it is important that we consider the effect that is has on our teaching and aspire to use it for maximum effectiveness. This collection of documents, links, hints and tips is designed to help you understand how PowerPoint works from both a technical and pedagogical standpoint.
PresentingVisual aids support our delivery but it is our passion, knowledge, preparation and connection to our audience that are the keys to a successful lecture or presentation. Blogs about presenting
Alltop speaking links directory
TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) is a collection of inspirational and thought-provoking presentations. Some of the especially noteworthy talks are: Sir Ken Robinson: Do schools kill creativity? Hans Rosling shows the best stats you've ever seen
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Designing & BuildingStart with the content of your presentation and craft your material before opening up PowerPoint. Familiarise yourself with the Creative Commons licensing and explore possibilities for visuals and typefaces. Creative Commons Education-based media at CreativeCommons.org
Where to find free images and visuals
Xplane.com - data visualization
40 free fonts for professional design
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LearningExplore these resources for up to date help and examples from Microsoft, Apple and third party sources. PowerPoint 2007 training at Microsoft.com Suite101.com - How to create effective PowerPoint Lectures PowerPoint 2007 Help and How-to PowerPoint 2003 Help and How-to A comprehensive technical resource unaffiliated with Microsoft: |