The document provides an overview of enhancing presentations with visuals. It discusses how the human brain processes visuals much faster than text and outlines 7 common PowerPoint problems such as including too much text, using distracting animations and fonts, and having an inconsistent style. The document also introduces the concept of "visual sentences" which can be used to break down complex topics into graphical representations including word maps, outlines, and flowcharts.

1. THUNDERBIRD
“Enhancing Presentations
with Visuals”
Amy L. Pate
Instructional Designer
Thunderbird

2. Agenda
• Why Use Visuals
• PowerPoint Problems
• Visual Sentences

3. Introduction
The human brain
processes visuals
400,000 times faster
than text
BUTTERFLY

4. Most Importantly….
• Wharton School of Business found
that when visuals were used,
people were more likely to say
“Yes”
and act on a recommendation.

5. Before Designing Visuals…
• Think about the Audience
• Think about the Environment
• Think about the Tone

6. What Type of Visuals Are Appropriate?
• Handouts
• Whiteboards
• Flip charts
• Overheads
• Props
• PowerPoint

7. 7 PowerPoint Problems
PowerPoint is great,
but…
It takes some thought to
use it well!

8. #1: Too Busy
1
• Think handouts for
detailed charts and
reports
• Think “key” phrases,
not entire sentences

9. How Much Text?
• No more than 6 words per bullet
• No more than 6 bullets per slide
• No more than 6 slides in a row with bullets
6
» Break up slides with a chart or graphic
• Keep all text about 24 point
» Especially for video/web conferencing!

10. #2: Bad Color
2
• Color Associations
• Color Symbolism

11. #3: Bad Contrast
3
• Safe color choice:
» Dark blue or black background
» White or yellow text

12. Black Text/White Backgrounds
• Okay for transparencies
• Eye stress in darker rooms

13. #4: Inappropriate Images/Photos
4
• Use photos not clipart
• Make sure they relate
to your topic

14. #4: Inserting Images from the web??
4
• Google is not free.
• IPDS CD Library
• Marketing t-bird archive
• Digital Cameras

15. #4: Inserting Video
4
• Very tricky!
» Must first create a folder
» Then put all videos and
ppt file in folder
» Then link video to ppt
» Never move just one file-
you must keep video and
ppt file in the folder or the
link will break

16. #5: Distracting Animation and Sound
5
• Keep animation consistent on each slide
» Example: all bullets “fly in” from right
» Example: all slides use “fade” for transition
• General Rule: Stick to “Fly In” and “Wipes”
• Generally all transitions should be the same.

17. #6: Distracting Font Choices
6
•Not all com puters
have the sam f onts
e
• Ch oeo fo th u o t
o s ne nt ro gh u
»A ddinte s w bldanditalic
ret ith o
s s
tyle

18. Serif vs. Sans Serif Text
• Here is a line • Here is a line of
of Sans Serif Serif Text
• Here is a line of • Here is a line of
Sans Serif Text Serif Text
• Here is a line of Sans • Here is a line of Serif Text
Serif Text

19. #7: Inconsistent Style 7
• Use a Master slide to keep fonts and colors
consistent on each slide
• Use gridlines and guidelines to keep text
consistent for each slide.

20. THUNDERBIRD
Visual Sentences

21. Evolution of a Visual Sentence
The key components of the Thunderbird
Artemis Project are Classroom
Instruction, Mentoring and Coaching,
and a Marketplace of Resources
THUNDERBIRD

22. Key Word Identification
The key components of the Thunderbird
Artemis Project are Classroom Instruction,
Mentoring and Coaching, and a
Marketplace of Resources
THUNDERBIRD

23. Alphanumeric Outline
A. Thunderbird Artemis Project
Key Components
1. Classroom Instruction
2. Mentoring and Coaching
3. Marketplace of Resources
THUNDERBIRD

24. Bulleted Outline
• Thunderbird Artemis Project
Key Components
– Classroom Instruction
– Mentoring and Coaching
– Marketplace of Resources
THUNDERBIRD

25. Thunderbird Artemis Project
Classroom Instruction
Key
Components
Mentoring Marketplace of
and Coaching Resources
THUNDERBIRD

26. Thunderbird
Artemis Project
Key
Components
Mentoring Classroom Marketplace
and Coaching Instruction of Resources
THUNDERBIRD

27. When To Do A Visual Sentence
• Cycles
• Process
• Steps
• Parts or Sections
• Timelines
• Flowcharts

28. Sustainability …
…economic activity that meets the needs of the present generation
without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their
needs.
Economic
Environmental Progress
Protection
Social
Responsibility
© Priscilla S. Wisner

29. Theories (cont.) Marxism
Core/Semi-Periphery/Periphery
CORE
Semi-Periphery
Periphery

30. IMF HISTORY
Rise and Fall of Hegemonic Dominance/
Fixed Exchange Rates (Nationalist view)
• liquidity
• confidence
1870–1914: • adjustment (could
Gold Standard be difficult for
poorer nations)
1870 1880 1890 1900 1910 1920 1930 1940

31. IMF OPERATION & STRUCTURE
IMF Organizational Chart
Board of Directors
Independent
Executive Board Evaluation Office
Managing Director
Deputy Managing Director
• Investment Office
• Office of Budget
AREA DEPARTMENTS & Planning
• Office of Internal
FUNCTIONAL AND SPECIAL Audit & Inspection
• Office of Technical
SERVICES DEPARTMENTS Assistance Management
INFORMATION & LIAISON
SUPPORT SERVICES

32. IMF OPERATION & STRUCTURE
IMF Organizational Chart
Board of Directors
Independent
• 183 Executive Board
members; represent Evaluation Office
each member state
Managing Director
• senior economic/finance
Deputy Managing Director
officials
• Investment Office
• all share
AREA DEPARTMENTS “liberal” views • Office of Budget
& Planning
• Office of Internal
FUNCTIONAL AND SPECIAL Audit & Inspection
• Office of Technical
SERVICES DEPARTMENTS Assistance Management
INFORMATION & LIAISON
SUPPORT SERVICES