Why use visuals?

Searching for a photo

My recommended process

Advantages of a visual database

When to add visuals

What websites should you go to to find free photos?

Deadstock

Unsplash

Best websites for free images

Conclusion

Text-heavy slides

Reduce the use of text

Reduce the use of text on the slides

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How many messages per slide?

How many bullet points per slide?

Sizing is important

Colour and contrast

Animations can help

Summary

Good visual aids make your presentation more…

The purpose of your visual aids

What visual aids are NOT for…

Two elements to every visual aid

Less is more

Content

Format

Become more skillful

Checking

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Tips

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Introduction

What is the goal of a presentation?

Outcomes of unprofessional vs. professional presentations.

The term “professional” is weaponized to support the status quo.

What should be considered unprofessional (in a presentation context).

Concern 1: "My professional audience is used to wall-of-text presentations!"

The secret about “professional” audiences that academia doesn’t want you to know

Concern 2: "My professional audience wants all the data on the slides!"

Concern 3: "My professional audience wants the facts!"

Concern 4: "I made a visual presentation, and someone told me it was unprofessional!"

Dark theme might not be as good for presentations

Tweaks shortcut

Synchronization settings

Opening a project in Presentation Mode

Demo mode

Solution Explorer font size

Conclusion

Presentation Mode settings are saved

Extensions in Presentation Mode

Summary

Intro

Reduce Text

Reduce the use of text on the slides

How did it happen?

PowerPoint

Use visuals on your slides

Replacing text with visuals

What difference does a compelling, clear and persuasive presentation make?

Introduction: 10 Tips for Using Visual/Graphics in Presentations

Relevance - Choose visuals that are directly related to your content and message.

Kepp it Simple - Understand the importance of simplicity and clarity in visual design.

Use High-Quality Images - Elevate your presentation with sharp, high-resolution visuals.

Consistency - Create a harmonious visual style throughout your presentation.

Legibility - Ensure that your text and graphics are easily readable by your audience.

Storytelling - Infuse your visuals with narrative elements to engage your audience.

Infographics - Harness the power of infographics to simplify complex information.

Graphics - Utilize graphics to convey data and concepts effectively.

Placement - Learn the art of strategic visual placement for maximum impact.

Practice - Hone your visual presentation skills through practice and refinement.

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Why Visuals for better presentations?

How did I get involved in using more visuals in presentations?

How do I define success for visuals in a presentation?

What's one tip to help you improve using images?

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Let's look at options for visuals in presentations

Your presentation is OFTEN the main thing

Images become a reminder & symbolic of what is being talked about

Visuals are mental organizers for the speaker/presenter

Slide example

What happens when you put up walls of text?

You can use text in circumstances it makes sense

Design text in a way that works for your audience

Use Contrast. Repetition. Alignment. Proximity. (C.R.A.P.)

Good design matters

Do your elements and visuals go together?

Make something memorable

Thoughts about duel encoding - allowing the viewers to process the visual & what is said Think about the unexpected and use that to draw attention

Turn off your slides when making a point or when you want focused attention

Where to find great images for slides and presentations

TechSmith Asset Library

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Communicating your message

What Difference Does a Compelling, Clear, and Persuasive Presentation Make?

Conclusion

Presentation

Visualization

Steps to the Problem-Solving Framework

Inserting SmartArt

How SmartArt works

Process SmartArt

Promote and demote elements

Colouring

Layout options