Templates

 

Directions for inserting the PowerPoint template into current PowerPoint presentation:

1. Save the PowerPoint template slides to your computer
2. Open your PowerPoint
3. Select the Design tab
4. Select the dropdown arrow to expand the design slide options
5. Click on Browse for more themes
6. Select the saved IAEE background template
7. Select Apply

Power Point Tips

Hold up your end with compelling material.
 
In a way, PowerPoint's ease of use may be its own worst enemy. However simple and engaging it can be to build eye catching slides and graphics, bear in mind that PowerPoint isn't autonomous. The audience has come to hear you, not merely to stare at images tossed onto a screen. Build a strong PowerPoint program, but make sure that your spoken remarks are no less compelling. Remember that you are creating slides to support a spoken presentation.

Keep it simple.

Use the 6x6 Rule: Slides should not have more than six bullet points and each bullet point should have six words or less. A PowerPoint presentation is designed to augment the speaker's presentation. It should not be the presentation. Speakers do not want to be read to by the speaker so it is important to limit the amount of information on the slide. 

Minimize numbers in slides.

PowerPoint's lure is the capacity to convey ideas and support a speaker's remarks in a concise manner. That's hard to do through a haze of numbers and statistics. For the most part, most effective PowerPoint displays don't overwhelm viewers with too many figures and numbers.

Give it a rest.

Experienced PowerPoint users aren't bashful about letting the screen go blank on occasion. Not only can that give your audience a visual break, it's also effective to focus attention on more verbally-focused give and take, such as a group discussion or question and answer session.

Use appropriate colors.

A striking contrast between words, graphics and the background can be very effective in conveying both a message and emotion.

Import other images and graphics.

Use outside images, graphics and video for variety and visual appeal. 

Edit ruthlessly before presenting.

Check to make sure the presentation is error free and that the slides flow seamlessly.

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