Thomas Adewumi University Enhances Graduating Students' Presentation Skills with Dynamic PowerPoint Training
Thomas Adewumi University recently hosted a career development program titled "From Bland to Grand: The Art of Dynamic PowerPoint Presentations," aimed at enhancing graduating students' presentation skills.
Chris Oyeoku Okafor 
Thomas Adewumi University recently hosted a career development program titled "From Bland to Grand: The Art of Dynamic PowerPoint Presentations," aimed at equipping graduating students with essential skills for professional success. Facilitated by Miss Bilikis Olawuyi from Summit University, Offa, the event focused on revolutionizing students' presentation abilities for effective project presentations and defenses.
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The program, hosted by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Francisca Oladipo, commenced with a warm welcome to Miss Bilikis Olawuyi, recognized for her expertise in presentation design and facilitation. Prof. Francisca emphasized Miss Bilikis's role in guiding students to harness the power of PowerPoint for impactful presentations.
Miss Bilikis led an engaging session divided into theory and practical segments, covering topics such as common PowerPoint mistakes, principles of dynamic presentations, design and layout tips, and AI tools for PowerPoint. Students learned to avoid pitfalls like excessive text and poor design while embracing principles of simplicity, high-quality visuals, and storytelling to engage their audience effectively.
The introduction of AI tools for PowerPoint was a highlight, offering innovative solutions to enhance presentation aesthetics. Students gained insights into leveraging technology for slide design, content generation, and visual elements.
Transitioning to the practical segment, students participated in hands-on training sessions guided by Miss Bilikis. They learned PowerPoint design intricacies and received valuable feedback to improve their skills. The program concluded with a take-home task, challenging students to convert their project proposals into dynamic slide presentations.
Thomas Adewumi University's commitment to nurturing well-rounded students was evident in the success of the "From Bland to Grand" program. With enhanced presentation skills and newfound confidence, graduating students are poised to excel in their future endeavors, thanks to the expertise provided by Miss Bilikis Olawuyi.
