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=Beyond PowerPoint Outline=

Objective(s):
Learners will know the basic elements of a good slideshow/slidedeck, and will be able to apply this knowledge in their own work.
 * Maximizing visuals
 * Using print strategically rather than ubiquitously
 * Using elements of design theory

Audience:
Educators, both in the classroom, and those doing presentations for other educators and administrators.

Introductions:

 * 1) Ask participants why they are attending the training to assess their needs;
 * 2) Share my background;
 * 3) Share the objectives and agenda for the training (adjust the agenda if needed);
 * 4) Show the slideshow as an overview of the training:

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Background information:

 * 1) Split the class up; have half watch the video, and the other half go through the slideshow;
 * 2) Have them jigsaw or pair-share in heterogeneous pairs to share what they learned.

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Hands-on activity:

 * 1) Have class think about an idea or concept to teach students, or adult peers;
 * 2) Share some resources (like Flickr) that they can use to locate high quality graphic images for their own work;
 * 3) Have them start to work on their slideshow based on what they've learned;
 * 4) Have them complete this evaluation form.

Links for further reading:
> This requires a sign up, but has some really good analysis but in lay terms about slide presentations like PowerPoint.
 * The Cognitive Load of PowerPoint: Q&A With Richard E. Mayer : MarketingProfs Articles
 * Design by Fire • Convenient Lessons from An Inconvenient Truth
 * How to Change the World: The 10/20/30 Rule of PowerPoint
 * Presentation Zen