ICT 0417 - Presentations

Objective: Adding Presenter Notes

Presenter notes are crucial for delivering effective presentations. They provide a speaker with reminders, key talking points, and supporting information without being visible to the audience. This section explains how to add and utilize presenter notes in various presentation software.

Why Use Presenter Notes?

• Provides a structured guide for the speaker.
• Ensures key information is remembered and covered.
• Allows for more natural delivery by avoiding reading directly from the slides.
• Helps maintain audience engagement by focusing on verbal communication.

How to Add Presenter Notes (General Steps)

1. Open the presentation software (e.g., Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides, Apple Keynote).
2. Navigate to the slide you want to add notes to.
3. Look for a dedicated "Notes" section, usually located below the slide preview or in a specific tab.
4. Click in the notes field to begin typing your notes.
5. Format your notes using the available text formatting options (e.g., bold, italics, bullet points).

Adding Presenter Notes in Specific Software

Microsoft PowerPoint

In PowerPoint, you can add notes in the section below the slide preview. You can format these notes using the same tools as the main slide content.

Action	Description
Access Notes	Look at the bottom of the slide window for a text box labeled "Click to add notes".
Type Notes	Start typing your notes in the text box.
Formatting	Use the formatting options in the toolbar to style your notes (e.g., bold, bullet points).

Google Slides

In Google Slides, access presenter notes by clicking on the "Speaker notes" option below the slide.

Action	Description
Access Notes	Click on the "Speaker notes" section below the slide.
Type Notes	Enter your notes in the provided text area.
Formatting	Use the formatting tools available in the notes panel.

Apple Keynote

Keynote allows you to add notes by clicking in the notes field at the bottom of the slide window.

Action	Description
Access Notes	Click in the text field at the bottom of the slide window.
Type Notes	Enter your notes in the text field.
Formatting	Use the formatting options in the toolbar to style your notes.

Tips for Effective Presenter Notes

• Keep notes concise and to the point.
• Use keywords and phrases rather than full sentences.
• Include reminders for transitions between slides.
• Note down key statistics or examples.
• Consider using different formatting (e.g., bold, italics) to highlight important information.

By effectively utilizing presenter notes, you can deliver more confident and engaging presentations.