Death by POWERPOINT - Some useful tips to improve your presentations!

Inspired by Presentation Zen, this presentation is a great reminder not to bore students or ourselves to death with POWERPOINT. I think most teachers are guilty of creating dull presentations, but the truth is that the problem goes beyond education. I think there are more bad ones out there in the world than good.

If teachers are guilty of producing bad presentations, then students can be even worse, creating slides with waaaay too much text which they then proceed to read from the screen. They can be forgiven for this, because they rarely see any good examples. If you follow the advice in the presentation, you will impress your audiences much more – though you will have to know/rehearse what you’re going to say, because reading it from the screen is not an option. I hope you find it useful!

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Fantastic CPD Opportunity for ALL Support Staff - SWis your life!

Nikki Whitelock is busy promoting the 'Support work in schools (SWiS) qualifications'. These qualifications are available to all of our support staff; are nationally acredited and are designed to provide you with meaningful training relevant to your role in Welling School. The qualifications are flexible: take them when you are ready, where you are. They are tailored to your specific development needs and relevant to your role in school. The school has access to two years funding and we are looking to attract the interest of at least 10 support staff to undertake this excellent qualification that will enhance your CV; is transferable across public sectors and business and will help you to critically examine your work at Welling School through the development of an evidence portfolio, which in turn is superb for supporting the PMR process and progression here at Welling.

 

 Are the SWiS qualifications for you?

 

Do you want to gain a nationally recognised qualification?

Do you want to enhance your skills and develop your school?

 

If the answer is ‘yes’ to any of the above, you should consider a SWiS qualification. The SWiS qualifications are free and you will be supported by Bexley LA during your training.

What are the SWiS qualifications?

 

 SWiS are available at two levels:

 

level 2: award and certificate

level 3: award, certificate and diploma

 

Choose optional units that suit you, including:

• Observe and promote pupil performance and development
• Provide leadership in your area of responsibility
• Provide administrative support in schools
• Invigilate tests and examinations
•  Research, analyse and report information 
•  Organise and coordinate events

Treat the SWiS qualifications as a stepping stone. You may want to continue with the next appropriate level within the suite of SWiS qualifications or explore the range of alternative development opportunities. For more information on this excellent CPD opportunity, please see Nikki Whitelock; pick-up some information from the main staff room or click on the links below to help you make an informed decision.

http://www.tda.gov.uk/support/qualificationsandtraining/swis.aspx

Level 2 Information:

http://www.tda.gov.uk/support/qualificationsandtraining/swis/level2.aspx

Level 3 Information

http://www.tda.gov.uk/support/qualificationsandtraining/swis/level3.aspx

 

Popular Questions

http://www.tda.gov.uk/support/qualificationsandtraining/swis/SWiS_FAQs.aspx

 

THE DEADLINE FOR THE NEXT ROUND OF APPLICATIONS IS 4TH FEB 2010. THERE IS A TIGHT WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY HERE SO CEASE THE MOMENT AND SEE NIKKI FOR AN APPLICATION FORM.