Death By PowerPointAvoiding a ClassroomTragedy

Lucas Gillispie

The Problem:

How to identify the symptoms ofPresentation-Induced Cerebral Necrosis

(or “Death By PowerPoint”)

Telling Stories:

Storytelling

Early Versions of PowerPoint

When did “story” become synonymous with “fiction?”

Remember Show and Tell?

“Conceptual Age”

Teach Their Left and Right Brains

Your Students May Revolt

Questions:

Ask yourself:

What’s the point?

…because that’s what your students will ask.

Would a handout work better?

Can your studentsread and listen at the same time?

Is this slide really necessary?

Is what’s important, obvious?

Is my messageconsistent?

When you are done with your presentation,

will your students see the big picture?

Used well…Words + Pictures = Powerful

Tips:

It’s OK NOT to use PowerPoint

Plan your presentationaway from your computer.

Simplicity is good.

Surprise Them!

Relate!

Emotion!

Slide Design:

Design your slides for this kid.

Rule of Thirds

Empty spaceis OK!

Reduce Noise

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