Yes Presenter view in PP 2007 is definitely an option. I wouldn’t recommend it in PP 2003 – clunky and difficult to set-up. However, I would always suggest having a hard copy back-up just in case the technology doesn’t work on the day. Olivia

Okay, so it only shows you the next slide in your deck but a/ that’s the most important thing and b/ if you nee more than that you’re in so much trouble nothing’s going to help you!

S

Thanks for adding in the idea of the Black Slide. I agree – it’s a very important technique. For others – do check out Bert’s link on the Black Slide. And Bert – thanks for the congratulations.

Olivia

Thanks for your comments about my slides. I’m relieved! I’m not a designer but I try and follow Presentation Zen principles and keep things simple (but I’m aware that not all of my slides are perfect from a designer point of view).
I have a different approach to referring to slides. I’m not concerned about taking the focus off me. I want my audience to be engaged with my content and learning from it. Having them engaged with the slide accomplishes that. I endeavour however to have a single point of focus – either me or the slide – not both at the same time. So I will be silent while I ask the audience to read something, or while something moves on the screen. I think of it as “dancing with the slides” – sometimes I do something, sometimes the slide does something.

Olivia

Wish you added the Black Slide concept here – it is one of the most important to give people freedom from being ruled by PowerPoint. Here’s the link: http://budurl.com/BlackSlides

Bert
@BertDecker

Great post. I like how you notice little things like talking about each slide as it comes up. I like even more how you come up with creative ways to mix things up and keep the audience involved.

The little tip about printing a slide-sorter view was priceless.

Todd