Updated October 16, 2024
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Guided notes as a Word document
Effective lay presentation PowerPoint slides
Learning objectives for this session
- Apply the backwards design process to presentations
- Access technology resources at Ohio State
Guided notes
This document is an example of a handout or guided notes that you could provide to learners. Rather than putting all the wordy details on the slide, shift the focus of the slide to visuals that support what you have to say. You are the expert.
Backwards design
In short, backwards design means starting with the end in mind. What will your learners know, be able to do, or change their minds about by the end of your presentation?
Accessing PowerPoint at OSU
You have access to the full suite of Microsoft products, and can access them through any browser or download them to your personal device.
Adobe Express
Adobe Express is available to faculty, staff, and students at Ohio State. Among their offerings, Adobe Express enables you to create infographics, flyers, social media posts, videos, convert PDFs to editable format, and more.
Color guidelines
While you’re welcome to use the university’s template of colors available at brand.osu.edu, you can also branch out. Use the Adobe Color Picker to choose your own color palette. Just make sure to verify the color contrast between the foreground color and background color is at least greater than 4.5:1.
Did you know?
Ohio residents have free access to LinkedIn Learning with a Columbus Metropolitan Library card. Go to the LinkedIn Learning Library Login page and enter your library card number and PIN.
Support resources
The Office of Technology and Digital Innovation has IT resources for students, as well as in person, phone, and online support:
In person at the BuckeyeBar at Thompson Library, Monday – Friday 9 AM to 6 PM.
The IT Service Desk offers 24-hour support, seven days a week.
- Phone: 614-688-4357 (HELP)
- Email: ServiceDesk@osu.edu
- Self Service and Chat Support: go.osu.edu/IT
You can also review all of the posts on this site that are categorized as student support.