Transcript PowerPoint for Power Brokers

PowerPoint
for
A training workshop for faculty at the
National Food Safety and Toxicology Center
Michigan State University
Presented by
Patricia Stewart
Director of Communication and Education Services
National Food Safety and Toxicology Center
(NFSTC)
The Common Places of
Education
Teacher – Pat Stewart
Learner – NFSTC Faculty
Subject – PowerPoint Training
Setting – NFSTC Faculty Meeting
Educational Need/Opportunity
NFSTC Mission
“ …conduct research that will increase understanding of
chemical and microbial hazards in foods and to use this
knowledge to develop a safer food supply, well-founded public
policy, and a greater public understanding of food safety
issues….”
Educational Need/Opportunity
 Inherent need embodied in NFSTC
mission
•Faculty to present research to the public
•Faculty to find funding for their research
The Power of PowerPoint
Enhance presentations
•Kiosk mode
•Consistency
•Limited use of “bells and whistles”
•Proper use of graphics
•Limited text
•Professional appearance
•NFSTC logo and website
address
www.foodsafe.msu.edu
Benefits of PowerPoint
to NFSTC
1. Develop a public understanding of the center’s
purpose and its research
2. Heightened visibility for the center
3. Enhanced potential for funding
The Plan
Broad range of audiences
•Local groups, such as Lions Clubs
•Advocacy groups, such as Michigan Restaurant Assoc.
•Government such as U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Benefits outweigh costs
•Center can use MSU computer facilities
•Several PowerPoint licenses available
•No trainer/teacher costs
•Greater public support
•Greater understanding of foodborne illness
•Potential for alternate funding
The Presentation
Center Director to invite faculty to training
workshop
Two to four half-day workshops
•Two groups
•Beginning and intermediate
Faculty to bring presentation to training
Handouts
CDs for those unable
to attend
The Resources
Internet sites, for example:
•www.presentersuniversity.com
Presentations magazine
NFSTC PowerPoint template
Classroom in a Book for PowerPoint
The Power of PowerPoint
Instill a notion for marketing research
We can sell a “product”
Convince the public to buy into the center
Gained visibility for the center
Reduce foodborne illness
Remember…
"Creative minds have always
been known to survive any kind
of bad training."
Anna Freud
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