1. Presentation Zen
Cynthia Chandler, Ed D
National University
School of Education, Educational Technology
Find Curriculum and Resources at: www.tinyurl.com/nuzen
Making PowerPoint less Pointless with morePizzazz!
Key Points
1. Presentations verbal + visual
2. TMI
3. Audience and the Purpose
4. Practice Storytellingand Practice
5. K.I.S.S.
6. C.R.A.P.
7. Rule of Thirds http://sixminutes.dlugan.com/rule-of-thirds-powerpoint/
8. Graphics are King/Queen
9. Use the notes section of PPT
10. Try alternatives, Prezi, Slideshare, Screenshare, and the One-Page Handout
Resources
Dale, E. (1946). Cone of Experience.
Microsoft Corporation, http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/powerpoint/
Prezi.com
Rostarchuk, A. Effective presentations in the classroom. Slideshare presentation.
http://www.slideshare.net/arostarchuk/effective-presentation-6843260
Reynolds, G. Presentation Zen, How to Design & Deliver Presentations Like a Pro,
www.garrreynolds.com
Robinson, B. (2010). ELA Presentation, San Diego County Office of Education.
Sistek-Chandler, C. (2014). Presentation Zen, Online Resource Guide, My-eCoach,
http://my-ecoach.com/project.php?id=19176
Sistek-Chandler, C. (2008). PowerPoint Overview, Presentation and Training to San
Diego County Office of Education, AB 75, School Administrators.