Presentation Packages for SS1

Presentation Packages for SS1

Definition

A presentation program is a software package used to display information in the form of a slide show. It has three major functions: an editor that allows text to be inserted and formatted, a method for inserting and manipulating graphic images, and a slide-show system to display the content.

Examples oSlideWiki, Audience (software), Ease, Emaze etc.

Features of presentation package

· Creation of Slides: A slide is a single screen of a presentation, and every presentation is composed of several slides . Slides contain any mixture of text, images, video, animations, links and sound

· Animation: Animation effects allow the various elements on each slide to appear after a certain amount of time or when a presenter presses a button.

· Transitions : This is how the presentation software “moves” the display of one slide to another. Transitions usually include dissolving from one slide to the next or the current slide being moved in some way to show the next slide as though it was underneath.etc.

Steps Involved in activating MS PowerPoint

There are many ways of loading Microsoft word:

a. If the icon of the package is on desktop, double click on it for it to open

b. If the icon is not on the desktop, follow the step below:

i. Click the Start Button

ii. Click on all program

iii. Select and click Microsoft office

iv. Select and click Microsoft PowerPoi

The following operations can be performed on MS PowerPoint.

i. Create new presentation

ii. insert text, pictures and graphs

iii. Animate contents

iv. Add new slide

v. Save presentation

vi. Run slide show

vii. Print presentation

viii. Close presentation

Guidelines for Creating a Good MS PowerPoint Presentation

a. Font size should be such that the text is readable from the back of the room/by all viewers

b. Message/Points should be brief/concise and precise! straight to the point

c. Maintain consistent use of colour on all Slides

d. Avoid too many texts on a slide, contrast text colour and backgrounds

e. Transitions and animations sound should be used sparingly and consistently to avoid distractions

f. Add images to compliment messages and not to decorate slides

g. Use font size and type consistently on all slides.

Benefits of Presentation Package

i. Easy to create colourful and attractive design/presentation

ii. Easy to convey messages to the audience

iii. Easy to present and maintain eye contact with large audience

iv. Enhances the assimilation of information

v. It makes the presentation interesting

vi. It supports multimedia

vii. To add) create slides effects

viii. Useful for developing speaker interaction

ix. It supports Object Linking and Embedding (OLE)

x. It engages multiple learning styles

xi. It improves audience focus

xii. It supports easy way to organize ideas and information

xiii. Presentation in the absence of the speaker