Hints for PowerPoint Presentations

 

      I.  Approaching the podium

      *poised, confident, friendly, natural

      *feeling nervous???? Just do not show it—         

                  **PRACTICE**PRACTICE

      *SMILE

           

            II. At the podium

1.      Look alert but RELAXED

            *equal distribution of weight on both feet

                                    * shoulders back-relax arms and hands at side

                                    * purposeful movement

                                    * apply movement/gestures with material presented

                        2. Movement and Body Language

                                    * show it naturally

                                    * do not allow gestures/movement distract from information

                                                presented

                                    * movement must be necessary or do not use it

                        3. Eye contact

                                    * personalizes your presentation though difficult to do

                                    * PRACTICE in front of a mirror

                                    * scan your audience’s heads

                        4. Facial expressions

                                    *use expressive facial movement

                                    * do not grimace when mistake is made—carry on naturally

                        5. Vocal tone

                                    * allow your voice to express your emotion

                                    * be aware of pitch, rate of speech, inflections & projection of

                                                voice to emphasize points

 

            III. Leaving the podium

                        When finished, smile, thank your audience for their attention and remaining                                      standing at the podium for applause and critique