This project was created for an Academic Library course for the SLIS department at the Unviersity of Southern Mississippi.

1. Simple Complexity
Navigating the Maze of
PowerPoint Technology

2.  Who will learn from this video?
 Students who may have
limited experience with
PowerPoint
 Students required to give
presentations for
Bachelor’s or Master’s
capstone classes
 Anyone interested in
creating impressive
PowerPoints
 What are the main objectives?
 Creating acceptable
PowerPoints
 Using all aspects of
PowerPoint
 Creating powerful
presentations
These instructions are based on PowerPoint 2010 technology.

4. Creating Basic
PowerPoints
Learning the Technology

5. What does a presentation need?
A chosen theme to use
throughout the PowerPoint
A selection of screens to
present information about a
topic

6. Choosing the Appropriate Theme
 PowerPoint technology is known for its
ability to present information in intriguing
and appealing ways.
 Yet, this technology is confusing to use. Its
features can be used effectively or abused
to be a flashy presentation which is
actually a failed use of the PowerPoint
technology.

7. Steps to choose the appropriate theme
Step 1
o If using Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2010,
click the word DESIGN in the top left had
corner.

8. Steps to choose the appropriate theme
Step 2
 Then, choose one of the chosen layouts.
 If the appropriate layout is not found, then
click the arrows to expand the options.

10. Interactive Activity
APPROPRIATE TEMPLATE USAGE

11. Choose the most
appropriate
template for the
presented scenario.

12. Scenario 1
You are asked to give a
presentation demonstrating
your PowerPoint abilities
about an interesting topic of
your choice.

13. Would this slide be appropriate?
Decide YES or NO.

14. If you thought YES…
 You are correct. This
template shows your
ability to use
technology and still
presents the
information in a clear
manner.

15. If you thought NO…
 You are not correct.
This slide would be
appropriate because
this template shows
your skills and
presents information
in a clear manner.

16. Would this slide be appropriate?
Decide YES or NO.

17. If you thought YES…
 You are not correct.
This slide would not
be appropriate
because this template
does not show your
skills although it does
present information in
a clear manner.

18. If you thought NO…
 You are correct. This
slide would not be
appropriate because
this template does not
show your skills
although it presents
information in a clear
manner.

19. Scenario 2
For your history final, you are
required to present the paper
you wrote using a
PowerPoint presentation.

20. Would this slide be appropriate?
Decide YES or NO.

21. If you thought YES…
 You are correct. This
template would be
acceptable for this
type of presentation.
This is a situation
where content is
much more important
than visual appeal.

22. If you thought NO…
 You are not correct.
This slide will be
successful in
presenting
information. It is clear
without distraction.

23. Would this slide be appropriate?
Decide YES or NO.

24. If you thought YES…
 You are not correct.
Dark backgrounds
make the information
hard to read. It is also
hard to concentrate
on textual information.

25. If you thought NO…
 You are correct. Dark
backgrounds make
the information hard
to read. It is also hard
to concentrate on
textual information.

26. Choosing the Appropriate Slide
 Once the appropriate template is
chosen, it is important to position your text
in the most appropriate place. This
requires you to choose the most
appropriate layout.

27. Choosing the Appropriate Slide
Step 1
 Click on the home tab.
 Then click on the arrow under the words
new slide. Doing this will allow you to see
all of the slide options available. Click on
the most appropriate slide.
 If you don’t like the slide, delete it and
choose again.

28. Conclusion
To create basic PowerPoint presentations,
 Chose the appropriate template for the
setting, the topic, and the audience.
 Decide on the appropriate slide layout and
insert textual information.
 Remember to save as a PowerPoint
presentation.

30. Using Special
Features
Having Fun with Technology

31. Using Special Features
Using
Shapes
Smart
Using Images
Art
Diagrams
Using Tables In PowerPoint
Data Set 1 Data Set 2

32. How to Use Shapes
 Click on the box of outline shapes located
in a box on the home screen. It will
That’s
enlarge to give you more options. it!
 Choose the shape and click to size and
position the shape on the screen.

33. How to Use Word Art
 Click on the word insert to access the tab
which includes Word Art.
 Click on Word Art, choose the text style
to use. (Word Art is best for small groups
of words.)

34. How to Use Smart Art
 Click on the word insert to access the tab
which includes Smart Art.
 Click on Smart Art, choose the diagram
to use.
That’s it!

35. How to Use Images
 To add images, click on insert.
 Click on the picture icon and choose the
picture you want, which is saved on your
computer.
 Click and resize the image to fit in your
presentation. That’s
it!

36. How to Use Objects
 Click on the word insert to access the tab which
includes Objects.
 Click on the object icon and choose to either
make a document or attach a saved word
document, spreadsheet, or PDF you want.
 Click and resize the image of the object to fit in
your presentation.
 During the presentation, click on the object to
access it.

37. How to Use Charts
 Click on the word insert to access the tab
which includes Table.
 Click on the table icon and choose the
size.
 Insert your data into the chart.
How To Use Charts
That’s it!

39. Creating Powerful
Presentations
Success!

40. Techniques for
Presentation Success
1. Use features wisely to
refer to the focal point.
2. Use limited text so that
your audience listens
rather than reads your
presentation.
3. Tailor to your
presentation to your
audience.
4. Use designs that reflect
your topic.
5. Simple, yet
complex, slides
effectively present your
message.