Hi Archna
This is a recreation of feedback I had previously provided on citehr for your students but that you appear not to have received. I think we can agree to disagree on accepting feedback.
My view is that all feedback is positive when it provides the detail that will help us affect improvement. The disadvantage perhaps with this forum is the immediate opportunity to clarify issues brought forth in the feedback process. I stand by my comments on value of feedback where no details or effects are documented. I see no value in that it doesn’t add to the learning or improvement of the end result. That is one of the key purposes of feedback.
1.Initially the strong colors attracted my attention but as I moved forward I became confused as to what the key learning points were. For me a softer background with emphasis in color would have driven the key points home. Maximum 3 colors
2.Font use: the mix of fonts, script, underling and not were a source of irritation for me. I found myself missing the key points while I counted the variety on each slide.
3.Animation: Again missed key learning as I was left with the impression the originator was trying to use every possible animation technique to prove they knew how. Found myself second-guessing what would come next.
I am not a student of MP but I am a corporate trainer on effective use of PP presentations. I am not sure my feedback will be of value to your students as my comments are specific to the PP as opposed to content, which I think was your intent.
Questions I would ask….
1.Who is this presentation intended for?
2.Is this presentation speaking slides?
3.What is the key message meant to be delivered? I missed it!
4.How many people would be attending the presentation? Script is very difficult to read depending on group size, room size lighting etc.
5.Will participants be using a guide?
6.How will notes be taken, questions handled etc.?
7.Normally a title page, welcome, closing etc would be included? Again who is the audience?
8. Time allocated for the presentation?
I applaud the effort of your students. The learning and growing as their experience is gained is so exciting. Please accept these comments in the spirit in which they are given, to help affect improvement.
He/she who dares to teach must never cease to learn! Thank you for the opportunity of providing feedback and expressing my views.
Cheers
JEV