First Tip is to make your cover interesting and funIt will grab the attention of the audience so that you have everyone’s attention from the beginning
Before even starting the presentation, have a solid outline and understanding of what you are going to be sharing
Use different software other than PowerpointEx: Prezi, GoAnimate, Google Docs
Don’t use preset templatesEveryone has seen them beore, they aren’t original or fun
Its ok not to have a complex background or font.Sometimes solid backgrounds and simple font get the message across better
Some backgrounds prove to be difficult when trying to make your text easily read.Make sure your backgrounds give room for your text to be read easily or place a simple colored box in the corner and place the text over that instead
Avoid lists upon listLimit the number of bullets and amount of text on each slideStick to main points, not the entire explanations
Don’t be afraid to make the audience laugh by adding in a funny clip or comic It relieves the tension and lightens the moodIt also draws in their attention
Know your materialMake sure you are confident you can answer any questionsPeople tend to zone out if you simply read off the slides
Know your audienceKnow what they came to see and what their interested inConsider their cultural background, relate to them, and challenge them
Keep your audience entertained and paying attentionBe friendly and ask for feedback and keep the audience interested
Pace yourself and make sure you vary your toneNo one likes listening to a monotone speakerAct like you are just having a casual conservationAlso, control your breathing
Leave your laser pointers and other gadgets at homeThey are distracting and unhelpful
Move around up front, stay loose, and control your breathingIt makes you seem more calm, collected, and comfortable
Keep Eye ContactLook at Your Audience DON’T STARE AT YOUR NOTES
Clipart and animated photos are cheesy and unprofessionalUse only real, high quality images