Post #4

This week, I worked on my TED Talk. I was pretty set from the get-go to use PowerPoint and create a narrated slideshow, which I would then turn into a video. This is a very useful tool of PowerPoint that maybe not a lot of people know about or use. It’s a great way to combine the slideshow functions of PowerPoint with the voice recording feature of audio platforms.

To be honest, I am relieved that we don’t have to give a presentation in person. I’ve never been a fan of presentations and would in fact say that public speaking is a fear of mine. However, my friend pointed out that teaching involves giving presentations every day, and that made me think, huh, that’s true. Thinking about it that way, that this TED Talk was just a form of teaching, made it easier for me.

I invite you to try the record feature on PowerPoint yourself. If you need help, you can check out this article: Record a slide show with narration and slide timings on the Microsoft Support website. Also, you can watch this YouTube video, How to record presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint by Microsoft.

I think it’s really neat how there are built-in laser pointer and highlighter functions that you can use as you’re narrating your presentation. Also, the replay feature is useful for you to hear your narration on each individual slide so you don’t have to record everything from the beginning again if there’s something you want to change.

Now, next time you have to make a video involving recording yourself speak, why not consider PowerPoint?