In analyzing the PowerPoint presentations, I was a bit picky. I was looking for good information, a well-spoken presentation, and, of course, a nice-looking slide show with appropriate pictures and animations. There were two in particular that impressed me as very well-done and complete presentations: those of Ian Smith and Chiara Ferrari. My own presentation, of course, was my very favorite.
Ian's was great in part because of his attention to detail. He found and used the exact Star Wars font and had a consistent visual theme to match. His animations were well-timed and fluid. He gave a fantastic concise summary of George Lucas' career, including the stuff that only geeks (and I) know about, such as THX 1138. Ian gave an excellent oral presentation as well, a necessary component that many unfortunately forget.
I really didn't know what to make of Chiara's presentation at first--her visuals seemed so childish. It didn't take me too long to determine that she had a consistent theme and the visuals were absolutely appropriate for her subject, which was a lot of fun. Her animations fit quite well within the overall theme, look, and feel of the slide show. The highlight, by far, was the inclusion of her own original art--that was a great touch! She also gave a lot of great information for anyone interested in drawing, and her verbal presentation was a solid asset to the presentation as a whole.
Both Ian and Chiara obviously put a lot of hard work into their projects, and the finished product in each case was a classy, interesting, enjoyable presentation. They both proved that they really know what they're doing with PowerPoint, they really knew about their chosen subject, and that they have the ability to effectively communicate--a valuable asset in many areas of life and in most fields of employment.
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Good job with your PowerPoint presentation! I liked how you had an ancient Egyptian looking theme throughout your presentation. It was appropriate to your subject of Alexander the Great.
Awesome presentation! I really liked the fact that you were so well informed on your subject and did not seem even a tad bit nervous. You really set the bar high for those that followed you. I really enjoyed all of your pictures and maps. They just gave it that nice touch.
Well Done Jordan! I thought you had a really professional and informative approach. You really knew your facts and the design and theme of your slides were good too! You spoke well and kept the interest of the audience- great job!
Outstanding presentation! Loved evry minute of it!
Good job!
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