I think this saying has been the main idea of the majority of our readings...."keep it simple"! Appropriate fonts to use when projecting your presentation on a large screen should be Helvetica or Ariel. I will definitely remember this lesson the next time I use my Smart board! I know that I am constantly manipulating the font size on my computer before I show something on the Smart board, so that my kids can see the board from anywhere in the room. This article suggests to never use fonts smaller than 24pt. Like the rest of the articles have stated...always rehearse! Similar to the dress rehearsals before my annual dance recital...we would never want to perform without having gone through the entire show...common sense one would think!
What are your Visuals Saying about You?
by: Jim Endicott
It is important to understand your presentation in many different angles. When you give yourself the opportunity to analyze your presentation, you might notice something new, take a new perspective, and gain an appreciation that you hope your audience will notice as well. Endicott give a Top 5 to think about when you are preparing your presentation
- Ask yourself how important your presentation is (what is the goal of your presentation??)
- Don't just use any old template...make your own! Spend some quality time and make your presentation look professional!
- Don't use clip art...take your own photo and edit it yourself (don't have to worry about copyright laws then) in an appropriate editing program.
- Always, always, always get a second opinion before you present...Haven't we heard this one before?
- Practice makes perfect! The more you practice your presentation, the easier it will flow..."your visuals are their to support you"
Incorporating Photographs in Your Multimedia Presentation
Not only are the words that we use in our presentation important, but also the visuals we use when adding photographs or images. To avoid copyright hassle, it is important to use an original photo and either scan them into your presentation or upload them using a card reader. Make sure that if you are purchasing a scanner, that it is from a reputable company...the same goes with editing programs. Before adding any images, it is important to "make sure your photograph is relevant to your presentation". Remember: we don't want to just add technology just for technologies sake...similar to images!
2 comments:
It's great to hear about technology integration in the classroom. The more I hear about SMART boards, the more I want one. My district's gen. ed. & special ed. programs have Sbs scattered throughout the district but my program (reading intervention) has not initiated this move (yet). I'm glad to hear that you are getting the most out of your SMART Board.
The theme of these two classes does seem to be "keep it simple." It does seem like common sense, but I'm sure there are people, especially our students, that need to be reminded of this.
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