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Using Powerpoint for Good and Not Evil

FULL VIDEO

This video has been broken up into seven sections for easier viewing.  If you rather watch the complete uninterrupted video just go here.


INTRODUCTION

Dr. Vazquez gives some concrete examples of the importance of using good visual design.

   

Duration: 3 min 35 sec


AMPLIFY BY SIMPLIFYING

Dr. Vazquez shows some examples of "bad" slides, along with instructions on how to reduce their Signal to Noise Ratio.

   

Duration: 15 min 2 sec


PICTURE SUPERIORITY PT 1

This segment discusses the research and theory that explains why pictures are so useful as visual aids.

   

Duration: 10 min 46 sec


PICTURE SUPERIORITY PT 2

This segment discusses the research and theory that explains why pictures are so useful as visual aids.

   

Duration: 14 min 25 sec


DESIGN BASICS

This segment covers some the most important design basics any PowerPoint user should know.

   

Duration: 8 min 24 sec


MAKE HANDOUTS

Creating handouts is the best way to liberate oneself from bad PowerPoint slides.

   

Duration: 0 min 55 sec


PLAN ANALOG

A good tip to create effective and cohesive presentations is to create an outline far away from the computer.

   

Duration: 1 min 24 sec

 



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