Add Power To Your Speech

With

PowerPoint!PowerPoint!

Sandy CokeleyRockland Sunrise Toastmasters Speechcraft

March 11, 2005

What is PowerPoint?

A software program produced by Microsoft to create slide shows with text, graphics, animations, and multimedia…all to enhance your presentation and drive home your message!

How it Works…

You design the slide show using the software programSave the show in a fileTransfer the file to any PC or laptop Hook up the computer to a specialized projectorPoint it towards a screen or blank wallProject!

Why Use A Visual Aid?

Increases understandingSaves timeEnhances attentionPromotes attentivenessHelps control nervousness

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Why Use PowerPoint?

PowerPoint lets you design your text to accent your message….

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You can also add pictures!

…And graphics

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…And sounds!

You can even show a video clip!

PowerPoint is User Friendly!

Choose from countless design templates or design your own

Slide layouts already built in

Full library of clip art and sounds

Compatible with Microsoft Office Suite

Automatic notification when you are “bending the rules”

PowerPoint Facilitates Public Speaking

Provides an outline for you to follow

Minimizes need for notes

Keeps you on track

Has handout print out capability

Versatile Applications

Technical presentationsGraphs, charts, diagrams

Entertaining presentationsGame shows, movies, multi-media

On-line courses

Digital storytelling

Download to a website

PowerPoint!A Speaker’s Best Friend!