Course outline for
Practical Applications - Presentation with PowerPoint 2007

Module One: Fundamentals of Public Speaking

Introduction and Overview

Advantages of an Oral Presentation

Speaking Characteristics

Parts of Your Message

Mastering Your Material

Profiling Your Audience

What is STARR?

Summary

Module Two: Planning Your Presentation

PAFEO

Break (15 minutes)

Start Writing!

Audience Evaluations

The Quick Access Toolbar

Become a Master by Using Masters

Creating and Using Slide, Notes, and Handout Masters

A Word on What NOT to Do…

Summary

Lunch (60 minutes)

Module Three: Using PowerPoint 2007 to the Fullest

Working with SmartArt

Working with Multimedia Files

Using Animation

Proofing and Inspecting your Presentation

Saving Your Files

Summary

Break (15 minutes)

Module Four: Showtime!

Ways to Master a Meeting or Presentation

Learning Names

Body Language

Navigating the Slide Show

Using the Pointer Button

Overcoming Nervousness

Managing the Question and Answer Period

Add Punch to Your Presentation

Summary

Workshop Wrap-Up