Lesson 6 Preparing Multimedia Presentations
Lesson 6 Preparing Multimedia Presentations
Communication
Aids And Strategies
Using Tools of
Technology
Lesson 1:
Preparing
Multimedia
Presentation
MULTIMEDIA
PRESENTATION
A multimedia presentation is a
standalone presentation that
includes information presented with
slides, video, or digital
representations and includes sound
which might be narrative , music or
sound effects.
A. Characteristic of Multimedia Presentation
1. Multimedia presentations are visually oriented
(displayed on a monitor or projected on a screen)
2. They allow users to use different modalities such
as:
Special Features of Computer-
based presentation
1. Custom navigation (linking)
between slides, to other media
and to the internet
2. Can be made into hard copy
printouts or transparencies.
3. Can be uploaded to the Web
B. Steps in Making Effective
Multimedia Presentations
1. Know the purpose of the
presentation
2. Know the audience
3. Gather Information.
a. textbooks
b. digital resources
• photographs
• Scanned images, student work
C. Internet
5. Do not forget to cite sources.
a. Write the author's name, title of the work and date of
publication.
b. Include the website or Web page address of the
source.
c. In general, non-profit educational use of online
materials for a lecture qualifies as "fair use" but it is
better to ask the author's permission to use such
materials.
d. Always have full bibliographic references for all
6. Organize the information.
a. List the main points.
b. Have only one main idea per slide.
c. Present ideas in a logical order.
d. Place important information near
the top.
7. Check technical issues.
a. Contrast
•Dark text on light background
•White text on dark background
b. Use only one design and color scheme throughout the slide
presentation.
c. Avoid clutter.
d. Avoid patterned or textured backgrounds.
e. Use large font size (minimum 18 pts)
f. Use fonts that are easy to read. Don't use fancy fonts.
g. Don't use more than two types of fonts.
h. Avoid too much text. Don't use the presentation as your notes.
i. Use no more than 3 or 4 bullets per slide.
8. Be creative
a. Use transitions and
animations to add interest.
b. But don't overdo it!