The Powerhouse Presentation: All Visual Media

• Who is your audience? What is their background and experience? What do they expect? How large is the group? What is the environment in which the presentation will be made?
• What is the purpose of the presentation? Is it primarily lecture (information transfer), motivation, or inspiration?
• What type of media or combinations of media do you want to use? Why?
• Do you have media support services available to assist with graphics, photography, instructional design, computer hardware and software?
• Will you use handouts? Who will type and proof these? Who will responsible for reproducing and delivering them?

B. Outline

• What is the length of the presentation: 50 or 75 minutes?
• What amount of student/instructor and student/student interaction and involvement is ideal?
• The outline for a 50-minute presentation should include:
  • Title
  • Preview of the learning outcomes
  • 3-4 key points with a detailed narrative
  • Examples and non-examples
  • Activities and exercises
  • Questions
  • Visualization
  • Summary and review

C. Developing the Presentation

• Dark backgrounds with light text and images are easiest to view on TV screens
• Light backgrounds with dark text and images are easiest to see on computer and projected screens
• White and yellow text on dark blue, green, purple, or black background is best.
• Overhead transparencies are often made with a clear background with red, black, green, or blue text. Avoid all pastel colors.
• Text slides ( usually 60-70 percent of a presentation)
  • Titles: Unify by using the same logo or graphic for each
  • Bullet charts: Use different symbols for different chart levels-circle, square, check-mark, hand, star