tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19066927.post6870904036236167925..comments2023-10-31T08:21:01.666-04:00Comments on Debby Peters, Networking Guru, Speaker Trainer Author: PowerPoint PityDebbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14144469687599598038noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19066927.post-16040341330550447062007-10-15T23:05:00.000-04:002007-10-15T23:05:00.000-04:00Any presentations I do anymore are of the 'fashion...Any presentations I do anymore are of the 'fashion show' type with the clothing, accessories and models being the audiovisuals.<BR/><BR/>But in my previous life, I gave a lot of presentations. Those were the pre-Power Point days, but I almost always used slides.<BR/><BR/>But the slides rarely had many words. I used the slides as my notes. Maybe just one word would be my clue to the next topic. Or one photo.<BR/><BR/>I just came across a couple of old slide carousels. Anyone into antiques?Sandy of Sandy's Stuff for Womenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03576595722041109869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19066927.post-51502699230750583362007-10-11T19:54:00.000-04:002007-10-11T19:54:00.000-04:00Well, since I am the PowerPoint Queen I thought I ...Well, since I am the PowerPoint Queen I thought I would chime in. <BR/><BR/>First, presenters should remember that PowerPoint is a tool not the entire presentation. Also, it is not mandatory that you use PowerPoint. The whole purpose of it is to emphasize important points in the presentation and to help keep it moving along.<BR/><BR/>Second, a benefit of PowerPoint is to help the speaker reach the visual learners in the group. Some people retain information they hear, others need to see it and finally others learn by doing. As a person prepares to give a presentation, they need to remember that there are all sorts of people in their audience and they have to look for a variety of ways to engage them.<BR/><BR/>If you want to use PowerPoint effectively, learn more about the program and practice, practice, practice. One of the first tips I give in my PowerPoint classes is the 6 x 6 rule. There should normally be no more than 6 bullet points per slide, 6 words per bullet point. <BR/><BR/>Lastly, I will say that no PowerPoint is better than a bad PowerPoint in most situations. PowerPoint is a great tool, but ultimately the presenter is the one to make or break the speech!<BR/><BR/>Let me step down off my pedestal now and get back to my homework for Certified Networker!Techietamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00569562358403721865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19066927.post-77702370483269096482007-10-09T12:17:00.000-04:002007-10-09T12:17:00.000-04:00Power point is great to add VISUAL images to a pre...Power point is great to add VISUAL images to a presentation. Visual = pictures--NO WORDS. <BR/>If you are going to give me copies of your PP presentation, then please forward them to me before so I can stay home and take a nap in my own bed.Angie Weidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18102713565554139751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19066927.post-29765295043780453702007-10-08T22:13:00.000-04:002007-10-08T22:13:00.000-04:00I have actually found that more and more people ar...I have actually found that more and more people are pleased when I tell them that I do NOT use power point in my presentations. Power point has a place in some classroom/academic settings, but that's about it. I am of the opinion if you want to be memorable and have people truly "get" your presentation points - leave the projector and screen in the classroom!Tracee Swank, Coachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12007972476547520841noreply@blogger.com