Petach Tikva

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Petach Tikva CALL Course

• This is a presentation of How To
• This presentation was originally written for
  Israel Air Force Officers by Micki Zaritsky
• This is NOT a technical presentation
• Now.. on with the show

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Multi-media Presentations

• English in a Computerized Environment for Junior
  High Schools in Petach Tikva, 2001-2
• Written by Micki Zaritsky

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Why a presentation

• Advantages
• Easy availability everyone can do it
• Capable of last minute corrections
• Simple to distribute
• Real time information
• Use of multi-media

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Why not

• Disadvantages
• Expensive projection equipment
• Needs constant backup
• Complex organization
• Overuse of multi-media is distracting

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Production Stages

• Defining objectives
• Writing of text
• Design concept
• Storyboard
• Preparation of slides
• Timing
• QA

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Colors

• Consistent Color Pallet
• Dark background for easy reading
• Too many colors-distracting
• Lighter colors jump out
• Adapt colors to message

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Text Rules of Thumb

• Font size at least 18
• Consistency throughout presentation
• High text/background contrast
• Punctuation
• 5-7 words per line
• 5-7 lines per slide

7x7
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Relaying Message

• Clear and concise wording
• Appropriate design
• Graphs, etc
• A picture paints a thousand words

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My Vacation
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Color Pallet
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Ice Breakers

• Using Ice Breakers
• Using humor
• Using special effects

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The Good Presenter

• Rehearses
• Prepares double backups
• Is the center of the presentation
• Is in control

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Technical Issues

• Distance from 1st row 2 screen height
• Distance from last row 6 screen width
• Surroundings noise, lighting, acoustics
• Equipment know your stuff
• Backupbackupbackup

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THE END

• Thank you!

Micki