This presentation shows some history and features of ppt. I also added how NOT to use powerpoint, which I took from a comedian's routine. I do not remember his name, but you can look him up in youtube and see his routine.

1. PowerPoint Microsoft

2. M icrosoft O ffice P ower P oint is a presentation program developed by Microsoft . Persuasion technology C reated by Bob Gaskins and Dennis Austin

3. Versions

4. PowerPoint In the Classroom

7. How to use PowerPoint

8. Static text Texts in motion Appearing texts Sound effects Images Videos

11. Things that people should avoid doing when using PowerPoint.

12. Most common PowerPoint Mistakes 1. People tend to put every word they are going to say on their powerpoint slides. Although this eliminates the need to memorize your talk, ultimately this makes your presentation crowded, wordy and boring. You will lose your audience’s attention before you even reach the bottom of your first slide.

13. Most common PowerPoint mistakes 2. Many people do not run spel chick bifor their presentations– BIG MISTAK!!!! Nothing makes you look stupider than spelling erors

16. Font Analysis Courier New Organized and Structured Monotype Corsiva Artistic Times New Roman Lazy, apathetic, unimaginative and always use the default. *How NOT To Use Powerpoint By Comedian Don McMillan