Module 7

Part One:

Our team, Divine Design, is doing the final video presentation on brain-computer interfaces.  We are using Discord to plan and organize the topics we will be talking about in the presentation.  The topics are divided up equally so no one has too much or too little work.  Google slides is being used to collaborate on the presentation materials.  Each member is recording their parts separately and then we will combine the separate recordings together using a video editor such as iMovie or an online editor.

Part Two:

This week focused on presentations and how to successfully prepare an entertaining one.  The video "Life After Death by PowerPoint" showed many examples of things to avoid when making a PowerPoint presentation.

•   Every word you are going to say during your presentation should not be included in your slides because it makes the slide overcrowded and hard to follow.  
• Also, if the text is too small not everyone will be able to read it, too large and now the slide is overcrowded again.  
• The font you also choose should be professional and not too difficult to read. 
• It is best to avoid using animations and motion because this will affect the effectiveness of the slide

Visual aids can be effective to use but you should be aware of when and how to use them.  Charts and diagrams should only be used if they assist in supporting the topic.  If maps are used they should be labeled clearly enough that everyone can understand the location.  If using handouts they should be passed out before the presentation and not contain the entire script of the presentation.

By following these dos and don'ts an effective, entertaining, and professional presentation can be made that the crowd will enjoy and stay engaged.