Add Power
To Your Speech
With
PowerPoint!
Sandy Cokeley
Rockland Sunrise Toastmasters Speechcraft
March 11, 2005
What is PowerPoint?
A software program produced by
Microsoft to create slide shows with
text, graphics, animations, and
multimedia…all to enhance your
presentation and drive home your
message!
How it Works…
You design the slide show using the
software program
Save the show in a file
Transfer the file to any PC or laptop
Hook up the computer to a specialized
projector
Point it towards a screen or blank wall
Project!
Why Use A Visual Aid?
Increases understanding
Saves time
Enhances attention
Promotes attentiveness
Helps control nervousness
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Toastmasters International
Why Use PowerPoint?
PowerPoint lets you design your text to
accent your message….
Like This!
Or Like This….
Or Like
This!
You can also add
pictures!
…And graphics
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…And sounds!
You can even show a
video clip!
PowerPoint is User
Friendly!
Choose from countless design
templates or design your own
Slide layouts already built in
Full library of clip art and sounds
Compatible with Microsoft Office Suite
Automatic notification when you are
“bending the rules”
PowerPoint Facilitates
Public Speaking
Provides an outline for you
to follow
Minimizes need for notes
Keeps you on track
Has handout print out
capability
Versatile Applications
Technical presentations
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Graphs, charts, diagrams
Entertaining presentations
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Game shows, movies, multi-media
On-line courses
Digital storytelling
Download to a website
PowerPoint!
A Speaker’s
Best Friend!