Basic Functioning of Google Slides / MS PowerPoint
Design Engaging Presentations
Effective presentation skills are essential in both academic and professional settings. Whether you're preparing for a business meeting, delivering a classroom lecture, or pitching an idea, creating visually appealing and well-structured slides can make a huge difference in engaging your audience. This course will guide you through the fundamentals of designing impactful presentations using Google Slides and Microsoft PowerPoint.
You’ll learn how to format slides, incorporate multimedia elements, apply animations, and develop confident presentation techniques. By the end of this course, you’ll be equipped with the skills to create compelling and persuasive slideshows that effectively convey your message.
What You’ll learn
1: Slide Formatting and Layouts
Understand the importance of slide structure, including choosing the right slide layouts, arranging content effectively, and using consistent themes and color schemes for a professional look.
2: Adding Images, Videos, and Charts
Make your presentations more engaging by incorporating relevant images, embedded videos, and data-driven charts. Learn how to properly position and resize media elements to enhance the clarity of your content.
3: Animations and Transitions
Explore how to apply animations to text and objects to make presentations more dynamic. Learn how to use slide transitions effectively to maintain audience engagement without distracting from your message.
4: Presenting Like a Pro
Develop confidence in delivering presentations by learning key public speaking techniques. Understand the importance of slide timing, body language, and audience interaction to make a lasting impact.
5: Sharing and Collaborating on Presentations
Discover how to share presentations online and collaborate with team members in real-time. Learn how to use cloud storage services to access your presentations from any device and work efficiently with others.
