Respond to two students with a 100 words each. ask each student one question to further the conversation.
Student 1: I have had to do many PowerPoints since going to school here and it was definitely a learning curve for me. Sometimes I would use too many slides, or sometimes I would use too many words, and sometimes I just would not say enough; it can be extremely difficult to know what is right and wrong with a PowerPoint. Something that has helped me throughout school is the 10-20-30 rule. I was big on less slides, more words for awhile and quickly realized that was the wrong direction. It created chaos and did not do well to get my point across. You have to remember you aren’t making a pretty essay; you are making a presentation. When you try to keep it at 10 slides and fewer words, or keeping the font 30+ in size, you make it easier for people to follow what you are saying without getting bored or struggling to keep up. If I have more to say but don’t want to write it all out I tend to voice record myself on each slide, expanding on the information I am trying to provide. You simply have to make sure that the slides support your message but don’t substitute it. Using images and diagrams can be essential in keeping your audience intrigued and paying attention, but it is important to not get over zealous with them. You want to be able to make your point in a serious, authoritative manner without boring everyone and while getting your point across.
Student 2: Creating a good, formal PowerPoint presentation is easy. It’s important to be consistent and engaging. Stay consistent with font, background, and format. Images, charts, and bulleted lists can vary. It’s best not to use transitions and sound effects in your slides because it can distract your audience and cause technical difficulties. In the slides, it’s important to go straight to the point with each bullet rather than getting stressed over the details. Use speaker’s notes to elaborate on points already made in the presentation. Remain engaging with the audience. Ask questions, give examples from you life, answer any questions, etc. Try not to clutter slides with too many images and charts. Try not to have too many slides. Constantly switching to the next slide may cause you to lose your audience. A good rule to keep in mind is to focus on one slide per minute. Practice presenting the PowerPoint beforehand. Get comfortable with going back and forth with slides. Have a "Plan B" in case of technical difficulties. Face the audience when presenting rather than the slides. Don’t read the slides, read the speaker’s notes. It’s more professional to create your own background. Use your own logo, appropriate colors, and designs. Font in PowerPoints should be much bigger than what is typically used in Word. 12-point fonts are used for documents that are right in front of the reader. Using a 40 point font is optimal when giving an in person presentation. Remember to prepare carefully, do your research, and know your audience.
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